5.1 mi
Distance
1,319 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 9m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Terrace Trail to Aptos Ranch Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 131 ft |
| High point | 4.4 mi | 204 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 131 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aptos, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(831) 763-7063
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
New Brighton State Beach
1.8 mi awayNew Brighton State Beach
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Fern Ridge Flats
2.3 mi awayAptos, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Avocado Grove C
3.9 mi awaySoquel, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Redwood Grove A
3.9 mi awaySoquel, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
West Ridge Trail Camp
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