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Bench by Aptos Creek – Tillman Grove loop from Aptos

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Aptos

Bench by Aptos Creek – Tillman Grove loop from Aptos

Moderate

4.5

(9399)

9,400

riders

Bench by Aptos Creek – Tillman Grove loop from Aptos

00:51

9.48km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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Parking

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3.31 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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8.68 km

Bench by Aptos Creek

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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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8.76 km

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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8.76 km

Tillman Grove

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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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9.48 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.33 km

152 m

Surfaces

9.48 km

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