24 mi, 4 M, 2700 ft; Nisene Marks Park Trails

We'll start at Epicenter Bikes in Aptos and ride to the top of Aptos Creek Fire Road. This is a long moderate incline ride to the top and downhill all the way back. The ride is through very beautiful redwood forests (bring a camera) and is shaded almost all the way. This is more of an endurance rather than technical challenge, so this should be ridable for most gravel bikers. If interested, there are post-ride lunch options nearby. You don't want to miss this one! Start location: Epicenter Cycles, Aptos CA [Route/Map]