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Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Porter Trail off the Aptos Creek Fire Road.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The Steel Bridge is a major landmark within Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Family exploration near the Porter Family Picnic Area.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The Porter Trail drops down to Aptos Creek.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
View over Aptos Creek from the Steel Bridge.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Aptos Creek Fire Road is popular with hikers, runners and bikers.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Walking along Aptos Creek Fire Road.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The park is a local favorite with mountain bikers.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Exploring along Aptos Creek.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Hikers ford Aptos Creek.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Enjoying the upward view in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
The upward view, Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Another perspective on Aptos Creek.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2018
Forest of Nisene Marks is a favorite with dog owners where dogs are permitted on marked trails.
John Cody
Photo Date:
08/13/2014
The Historic Loop Trail is located further up in the core of the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
John Cody
Photo Date:
08/13/2014
The forest reclaims an old cabin along the Historic Loop Trail.