more stats
1,404 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
123 ft
Altitude min
149 ft
Altitude max
123 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
597 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Split Stuff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nisene Marks State Park
    Aptos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156479 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129961 in E-Biking
    • #61030 in Trail Running
    • #72320 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,859 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,892 in E-Biking
    • #2,991 in Trail Running
    • #4,102 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Split Stuff is the first single track you can reach when you come in the main entrance to Nisene. It cuts off of the dirt road before you get tot the Ranger Kiosk. It takes you into Aptos Rancho Trail where you can continue the legal single track "below the steel bridge" in Nisene.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Split Stuff located?
      Split Stuff 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 36.98706, -121.90615.
      ▼ How hard is Split Stuff?
      Split Stuff is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Split Stuff?
      Split Stuff has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 123 ft to 149 ft.
      ▼ Is Split Stuff a point to point trail?
      Split Stuff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Split Stuff?
      Split Stuff is 1,404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Split Stuff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Split Stuff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Split Stuff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Split Stuff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Split Stuff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Split Stuff. The trail is 1,404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Split Stuff?
      Split Stuff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,284 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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