



Maple Falls
Aptos
A 15-mile journey through Nisene Marks' redwood cathedral that ends with a spectacular payoff: five streams tumble down like a giant hand into a pool perfect for a bracing dip. The trail traces the Loma Prieta earthquake's epicenter before delivering you to this hidden cascade.
Redwood forest trails
Waterfall destination
Moderate to challenging
Stream crossings
Tips
đź§ "Best reset for my physical and mental health"
🏊take a dip in the pool at the base
🌉expect bridges and water crossings along the way
Maple Falls
Aptos




A 15-mile journey through Nisene Marks' redwood cathedral that ends with a spectacular payoff: five streams tumble down like a giant hand into a pool perfect for a bracing dip. The trail traces the Loma Prieta earthquake's epicenter before delivering you to this hidden cascade.
Redwood forest trails
Waterfall destination
Moderate to challenging
Stream crossings
Tips
đź§ "Best reset for my physical and mental health"
🏊take a dip in the pool at the base
🌉expect bridges and water crossings along the way