Accessible Features at The Forest of Nisene Marks SP
Accessible Features at California State Parks | The Forest of Nisene Marks SP | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions
Overview
The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. Once the site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. The land was donated to the state by the Marks family in 1963. The park is four miles north of Aptos on Aptos Creek Road. Phone (831) 763-7062 for more information.Picnic Area
The Entrance Station/Emmett Reed Picnic Area has an accessible picnic area at the trailhead to the Waggoner Overlook Trail. Accessible pit restrooms and parking are located in this area.The George’s Picnic Area has accessible pit restrooms and accessible parking.
Trails
Accessible TrailsThe Waggoner Overlook Trail provides a 0.12 mile Trail experience through redwood forest to an overlook of Aptos Creek. An accessible picnic area is located at the overlook.
Fire and Service Roads
The Aptos Creek Fire Road is a service road that are used by park visitors for hiking. The first 0.12 miles of the service road is generally accessible. Beyond the 0.12 miles the service road running grades increase up to 25%. Some sections of the road contain features that could be challenging for some users, including cross slopes and minor ruts in the road surface. Trailhead and accessible parking are located at the nearby Porter Family Picnic Area.
To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.