This place is gorgeous! Take a hike down to the creek. The smell of the redwoods and bay tree is magical and is guaranteed to renew your spirit. Have the kids spot out and count all the banana slugs you find!

A friend recently took me running through this place last weekend, and it was incredible. I'm not easily excitable, but running along the trails along the creek with the rain misting through the giant redwood canopy was such a great experience. We didn't see one other person once we trailed off the main service road. The best way to describe... More

The local resident historian once pointed out the finding this State Park is a challenge for a reason. Signage is not apparent, it is off the beaten track and the road to the entrance is narrow and winding. But what a special place for hiking and enjoying the second growth redwood forest. Cars are not allowed except a short distance... More

Been coming here for years. Great place for a trail run. Run out on the trail to the bridge and back on the road for a good 4 miler.

Close to Santa Cruz, CA, and just a short drive from a beautiful state beach, the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park twines up into the mountains along a river. This park has many miles of well-maintained trails passing under the canopy of majestic second-growth redwood forest. Truly an enjoyable outing!

The forest is awesome......great bike ride, 7 miles of climbing, followed by 7 miles of sweet downhill single track!

Mountain biking trails, good hiking trails and beautiful scenery.

Never very crowded and a favorite bike destination