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      Nisene includes a small network of beginner friendly trails near the entrance and bottom of the park. If you’re interested in the monstrous 13-mile climb to the top of the ridge, you’ll be rewarded with the amazing trails of “Demo” for an epic day on the bike.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Park
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Best place to park is Aptos Village near Epicenter Cycling and ride into the park via Aptos Creek Rd.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of May 1, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      25
      Trails Trail Running
      25
      Total Distance
      40 miles
      Total Descent
      6,349 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,522 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,577 ft
      Reports
      198
      Photos
      78
      Ridden Counter
      9,684

      Photos of Nisene Marks State Park Mountain Bike

      66 |
      Dec 19, 2022 @ 6:50pm
      Dec 19, 2022
      65 |
      Dec 19, 2022 @ 6:50pm
      Dec 19, 2022
      15 |
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 2:46pm
      Apr 16, 2022
      41 |
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 2:46pm
      Apr 16, 2022
      35 |
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 2:45pm
      Apr 16, 2022
      trail: Terrace Trail
      64 |
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 2:44pm
      Apr 16, 2022
      44 |
      Sep 6, 2021 @ 4:50pm
      Sep 6, 2021
      154 |
      Jul 9, 2021 @ 7:16pm
      Jul 9, 2021

      Videos of Nisene Marks State Park Mountain Bike

      Aptos Creek
      45:35 | 897 | Jul 23, 2020 , Aptos
      youtuber LETS RIDE // Santa Cruz California

      17:45 | 579 | Apr 4, 2018
      First ride with the Gopro Karma Grip
      1232 | Jan 8, 2018 , Aptos

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Aptos Creek Road
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 3:46am
      Sep 9, 2023
      Very DryThunder & LighteningColdDust
      Carmichael County Trail
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 27, 2023
      Very Drycrabkilla
      Terrace Trail
      May 30, 2023 @ 10:21am
      May 30, 2023
      IdealCreek is impassible with lots of water...Jozefsofka
      Hinckley Basin Fire Road
      May 29, 2023 @ 2:06am
      May 29, 2023
      VariableE-Bike There is a good chance your feet will get...aguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      John Cusack's
      May 9, 2023 @ 6:11am
      May 9, 2023
      WetE-Bike Mud at the two expected crevice crossings...aguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      Vienna Woods Trail
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 10:22am
      Sep 10, 2022
      Dryaguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      Mesa Grande Wall
      Jun 22, 2022 @ 10:46am
      Jun 22, 2022
      Dryaguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      Aptos Rancho Trail
      Jun 22, 2022 @ 10:46am
      Jun 22, 2022
      Dryaguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      Advocate Tree
      Apr 27, 2021 @ 12:18pm
      Apr 27, 2021
      Dryreally narrow in one spot from erosion on...aguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff
      Split Stuff
      Apr 27, 2021 @ 12:18pm
      Apr 27, 2021
      Idealaguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff

      Activity Feed

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      beaniebearwishlisttrailAptos Creek Road
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 9:21pm
      3 days
      stayhumanwishlistregionNisene Marks State Park
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 10:48am
      Sep 25, 2023
      frankyriuswishlistregionNisene Marks State Park
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 5:20pm
      Sep 10, 2023
      ColdDustaddreportAptos Creek Road
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 7:08am
      Sep 10, 2023
      RyanmKbTtZwishlistregionNisene Marks State Park
      Sep 7, 2023 @ 10:21am
      Sep 7, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      RswhitmarshreportAptos Creek Road37.072417,-121.870017
      Nov 26, 2021 @ 3:28pm
      Nov 26, 2021
      RswhitmarshreportAptos Creek Road37.062628,-121.875308
      Nov 26, 2021 @ 3:27pm
      Nov 26, 2021
      aguynamedjoetrailBuzzard Lagoon SpurWhile not a fun trail to ride, if you like...
      Feb 23, 2021 @ 11:52am
      Feb 23, 2021
      RoadkilltestertrailAptos Creek RoadGreat ride but avoid the weekends...crazy...
      Sep 28, 2020 @ 11:03pm
      Sep 28, 2020
      Bombadil13reportAptos Creek RoadBeautiful ride. The section past the first...
      Dec 4, 2019 @ 7:01pm
      Dec 4, 2019

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1523 miles2,648 ft6 miles2,523 ft
      #3,840#1,818701958,150
      E-Bike65 miles400 ft1 mile1,867 ft
      178744
      Hike2539 miles6,329 ft15 miles2,523 ft
      #3,125#1,6629196751
      Trail Running2539 miles6,329 ft15 miles2,523 ft
      #3,129#1,665196326
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