The Forest of Nisene Marks - Aptos

Difficulty: moderate.
Distance: 8 miles
Elevation: approximately 1300 feet total elevation gain

We'll meet at George's picnic area, just before the steel bridge. There is a pit toilet at George's Picnic Area.

George's Picnic Area - Aptos Creek Fire Road - Porter Trail - Aptos Creek Fire Road - Loma Prieta Grade - Ridge Connection Trail - West Ridge Trail - Aptos Creek Fire Road - George's Picnic Area

The park entrance fee is $10.

Driving info: use Google maps or other. The park entrance pay station is about 2 miles in. It is another mile to George's Picnic Area parking.

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