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Porter Family Picnic Area Loop via Aptos Creek Road

based on 4 tracks & routes #14 hike out of 27 in
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2.5 mi
Distance
1 hrs 26 min
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terrain
135 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Porter Family Picnic Area in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.

This trail goes by Mary Easton Picnic Area and Carel Grove.

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