Hinckley
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA
Out-and-back trail in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 6.2 mi (9.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,385 ft (422 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,601 ft (488 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: West Ridge Trail Camp 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sand Point Overlook 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Hinckley
How long is Hinckley?
Hinckley is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,385 ft (422 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,601 ft (488 m).
How hard is Hinckley?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Hinckley?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Hinckley?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Hinckley shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Hinckley?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Hinckley?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Hinckley?
Enchanted Valley Snack Shack, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Hinckley?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Hihn's Soquel Demonstration State Forest · Hard · 11.6 mi (18.6 km)
- Big Stump Gap Trail The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Long Ridge Soquel Demonstration State Forest · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Long Ridge Road Soquel Demonstration State Forest · Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Big Stump Gap Trail The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
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