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Forest of Nisene Marks / Sand Point Overlook

Location: Santa Cruz, California
Ride Type: Out and Back
Trail Type: not specified
Distance: 17.00 miles (27.35 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1400 Feet (427 Meters)
Climbing: Long
Skill Level: Beginners
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
Easy to follow with great views.

Trail Description:
Take the Aptos Creek Road tell it becomes dirt, this is the trail.

-Just head on out and enjoy the views.

- When you hit Sand Point Overlook and are done looking around turn around and enjoy the downhill, you didn't do all that work for nothing.

How to get there:
Head out of Santa Cruz on HWY 1 to the Soquel Drive turn off. About half a mile down turn onto Aptos Creek Rd. There is a large dirt turnout on the right, this will be your parking lot.

Additional Notes:
Nothing but what you bring.