more stats
292 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
100 ft
Altitude min
111 ft
Altitude max
111 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

Advocate Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nisene Marks State Park
    Aptos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #31644 in Hiking [+]
    • #162024 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,767 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #8,445 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Advocate Tree Trail Reports

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May 21, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 21, 2026
Apr 27, 2021 @ 12:18pm
Apr 27, 2021
really narrow in one spot from erosion on ledge
Jul 1, 2019 @ 4:10pm
Jul 1, 2019
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on May 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 2 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 36.98677, -121.90853.
      ▼ How hard is Advocate Tree?
      Advocate Tree is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. 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 100 ft to 111 ft.
      ▼ How long is Advocate Tree?
      Advocate Tree is 292 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.
      ▼ 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 hike Advocate Tree?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to hike Advocate Tree. The trail is 292 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Advocate Tree?
      Advocate Tree is a very popular trail. There have been 95 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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