POINT ARENA PUBLIC LANDS LOOP

 

Meet at 9:30 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 9:40 at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) to carpool and start at Point Arena City Hall at 10:00. Walk north until you reach a road that will lead you to the bluff and spectacular ocean views. Follow the bluff north for a while to catch the spectacular middle section with views of the islands, ocean, and the Lighthouse before turning around and walking south along the bluff towards Arena Cove. This is mostly coastal grassland so there isn't much elevation change, but the ground is uneven and there are gopher holes so good hiking shoes are helpful.  A suitable lunch spot will be found with a good view before returning to the cars.
Leader: Harmony

Photo Credit: Laura & Mary Sue

GUALALA REGIONAL PARK NORTH SEA RANCH LOOP

 

Start at Hidden Parking Lot at 10:00 (on westside entrance just left after pulling past fee post.)  There is a fee per car. (Or park across the street and cross Hwy 1 if you do not have a pass.) Cross the highway and pick up the Badger Trail. Take the Badger Trail and hike the Pomo Hillside Trail to Deer Trail. Turn left (post 147) and walk along the road, turning right on Halcyon and crossing the highway. Turn right on Leeward, left on Fish Rock, taking the trail through the hedge row to the Bluff Trail. Walk along the trail until you pass post 70. Take trail off to right to 70A and Sea Lion. Walk to the end of the road, turn left and walk along Leeward Road to the end, entering the trail at post 76A. Connect to the Bluff Trail again and then walk to the park taking the first right back to the Visitor’s Center and back to the Hidden Parking lot. lunch at the picnic tables at the end.
Leader: Stephen

Photo Credit: Laura

PELICAN BLUFF

 Meet at 9:35 at the pullout for the Gualala business directory and carpool at Anchor Bay at 9:45 at the south side of town on west side of highway. The hike will begin at the Pelican Bluff parking lot at 10:00. Please carpool if at all possible as there is limited parking. The Mendocino Land Trust has designed a 2.2-mile trail and this 73-acre preserve is home to the endangered Point Arena Mountain Beaver and several rare plants, as well as a creek (which is recovering from cattle grazing) and Bishop pine forest. We will start our hike with the trail that goes to the bluff and then South, retracing our steps back to the parking area. After that, we’ll hike the loop that goes North and then down to the bluff, and finish up with the short loop in the center, eating lunch at the picnic tables.
Leader: Jack
Photo Credit: Laura

LEEWARD ROAD - BLUFF TRAIL

 

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 10:50 and at the Del Mar Center at 11:00. Hang tags needed for non Sea Ranchers. Walk south on Leeward Road until it intersects Pacific Reach (taking the meadow trail after Sea Pine Reach instead if it is not too wet.) Continue south on Pacific Reach until you intersect the Public Access trail to Shell Beach. Walk south and then turn around to walk on to One-Eyed Jacks in time for lunch. Return north on the Bluff Top Trail walking on Walk-On Beach and finally taking the detour back to Leeward and the Del Mar Center. Leader may choose to do this in the reverse direction depending on the weather and which direction he/she thinks the views are best.
Leader: Stephen

Photo Credit: Laura

GUALALA POINT PARK #3

Start at the Hidden Parking Lot at 10:00. You can park on westside entrance just left after pulling past the fee post. If you have a pass, bring it as there is a fee to park in the park. Or park across the street and cross Hwy 1 if you do not have a pass. Hike from there down to the beach but instead of going to the beach go south past the restrooms to the bluff. Bear left on bluffs and continue on Bluff Trail until you intersect the Salal Trail. Hike the Salal Trail to Hwy 1, turn left and follow frontage path back to the Park and the Hidden Parking lot. If it is very wet, can retrace steps instead of taking the Salal Trial. Lunch at the Hidden Parking lot tables or by the poles.
Leader: Dona

Photo Credit: Dona & Laura

CRISPIN LANE

 

Meet at 9:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 9:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool. We will drive to Crispin Lane in Manchester, parking at the Manchester Community Center/Garcia Guild (formerly the Grange) and walk to the end of this county road. Hike starts around 10:00 a.m. We will pass green fields and have lovely views of the ocean on our way back. This road starts out relatively flat and then goes slowly up so we'll coast on the return trip. Afterwards we will find a suitable spot to have our lunch outside at the Community Center. NOTE: There are often loose dogs on Crispin Lane so you may not want to bring your dog.
Leader: Laura

Photo Credit: Laura

ANNAPOLIS ROAD HIKE #2

 

Carpool at 9:15 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at The Sea Ranch Business Center on Verdant View at 9:30 (turn right before you reach the Fire Station). We can park along the cul-de-sac by the building supply. Sea Ranch members please bring along extra hang tags for non Sea Ranchers. Drive on Annapolis Road for about 4 miles from Hwy 1 turnoff. Park on the road that goes off to the left, Noce Rd. Hike on Annapolis Road to the Old Horicon School (2 miles) and and return. 

Leader: Mary Sue

Photo Credit: Laura & Bob