The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

January 25, 2015
Aptos, CA
Hikers: Cathy, Laura, Noreen
Distance: 11.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft.




Mold covered scat.








Our hike started out quite chilly.













We came across this prehistoric creature. ;)










Bridge looks a bit rickety...












Egg break!









Here we are, in shorts and tanks, at the end of January. Crazy. The temps hit the eighty degree mark.









The Loma Prieta Grade Trail is on a former railroad grade.







First time seeing blue fungus.




Trails:

Split Stuff Trail, Aptos Rancho Trail, West Ridge Trail, Ridge Connection, Hoffman's Historic Site, Loma Prieta Grade Trail, Terrace Trail, Aptos Rancho Trail.