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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Aptos, Santa Cruz

What to expect

Hike in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, a second-growth redwood forest with creekside trails and the site of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake epicenter.

Opening hours

Opening hours aren’t listed here: check Google Maps before you go.

Good to know

  • Picked by our research (California State Parks)

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