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351 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
96 ft
Altitude min
108 ft
Altitude max
108 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
30 ft
Distance climb
318 ft
Distance down
00:00:34
Avg time

Advocate Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nisene Marks State Park
    Aptos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113814 in Trail Running
    • #90148 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

A short out and back to a downed redwood called the Advocate Tree. Pretty massive.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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 really narrow in one spot from erosion on ledge
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Advocate Tree

        ▼ Where is Advocate Tree located?
        Advocate Tree is located in Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos, California, United States. It is part of the Nisene Marks State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.98681, -121.90868.
        ▼ How hard is Advocate Tree?
        Advocate Tree is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Advocate Tree?
        The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 96 ft to 108 ft.
        ▼ Is Advocate Tree a point to point trail?
        Advocate Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Advocate Tree?
        Advocate Tree is 351 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Advocate Tree?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Advocate Tree. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Advocate Tree?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Advocate Tree are:
        • October (1 activities)
        • January (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Advocate Tree? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Advocate Tree are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Advocate Tree?
        The estimated time to ride Advocate Tree is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 351 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Advocate Tree?
        Advocate Tree is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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