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Bridge Creek Waterfalls – Aptos Creek Trail loop from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Bridge Creek Waterfalls – Aptos Creek Trail loop from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Moderate

4.8

(8760)

13,763

hikers

Bridge Creek Waterfalls – Aptos Creek Trail loop from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

04:00

13.8km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

5.87 km

Bridge Creek Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Bridge Creek flows down the mountain via several waterfalls from three plateaus.

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2

11.4 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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13.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.89 km

3.92 km

Surfaces

13.8 km

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