Aptos Creek Fire Road

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States

12.6 miles (20.3 km) · 3,143 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Aptos Creek Fire Road is a 12.6 mile point-to-point route located in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States. The route climbs 3,143 feet and descends 1,043 feet. The largest climb extends 3.2 miles, gaining 1,101 feet. The course averages 250 feet of vertical gain per mile. 66% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 14.8 out of 10, placing it in the 78.25th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.