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Tillman Grove – Bench by Aptos Creek loop from Aptos

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Tillman Grove – Bench by Aptos Creek loop from Aptos

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Tillman Grove – Bench by Aptos Creek loop from Aptos

01:50

22.6km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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6.45 km

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park provides a picturesque backdrop for (trail) running enthusiasts. The park offers a network of diverse trails, weaving through redwood groves and along the Aptos Creek.

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6.45 km

Tillman Grove

Highlight • Forest

A peaceful escape surrounded by nature, the towering redwood forest of Nisene Marks' Tillman Grove offers mountain bikers a scenic ride under its lush canopy. Coasting along soft dirt trails, …

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6.53 km

Bench by Aptos Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Aptos Creek Road winds through The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. It is worth parking up your bike and spending some time here to explore the network of trails through Redwood forests and along Aptos Creek.

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11.2 km

Aptos Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Aptos Creek Trail is well marked and easy to follow. It follows the creek for several miles, with easy access to the watercourse.

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15.5 km

Terrace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of several natural-surface multi-use trails in these woods, occasionally butting up against Aptos Creek as they wind through the (relatively) young redwoods.

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22.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.23 km

2.06 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.11 km

4.47 km

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Tillman Grove – Bench by Aptos Creek loop from Aptos

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Tillman Grove

Bench by Aptos Creek

Aptos Creek Trail

Terrace Trail

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