GUALALA ARTS TO GREEN IRON BRIDGE ROAD HIKE

sadly this sign was not obeyed....

Meet at 10:30 in back part of Gualala Arts parking lot. Hike along the road down to the bridge and the end of the county road and back. There are some mild elevation changes on this hike. Along the way we visit the campground this time of the year. There are nice views of the Gualala River. We can eat our lunches at the Art Center at the end and view any shows in progress. You may have the opportunity to add to Harmony and Mary Sue's gratitude list as they try to reach 2012 things to be grateful for before the end of the year.
Leaders: Bob Rutemoeller & Mary Sue Ittner,

Heron Hike aka: SHELL BEACH #1

Linda's house being built

If you look closely you can see a Great Blue Heron eating a gopher!

Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 9:50 or meet at One Eyed Jack’s parking area at 10:00 a.m. Hang tags needed for non Sea Ranchers. We will start at 10:00 at Post 34 on the Blufftop Trail. Walk south on the trail to Stengel Beach and return along the bluff.  Lunch at Tide Pool Beach. Leader: Tina Vasavada
Those that showed up today were treated to MANY holiday treats including Dutch cookies, chocolate, Bob's brownies, and pumpkin bread delivered by Linda!

2011 ANNAPOLIS ROAD HIKE #2

Bob and Ginger with her trash fishin' stick!

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at 10:30 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at The Sea Ranch Business Center on Annapolis Rd at 10:45. 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 5 miles from Highway One turnoff.  Pass a sign for 37151 on right and then park on the next road that goes off to the left, Noce Rd. Hike on Annapolis Road to the cemetery for lunch.  Return afterwards to our cars. 
Leader: Gary Sprague

GUALALA REGIONAL PARK NORTH SEA RANCH LOOP

ALL PHOTOS by Bob Rutemoeller
Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 9:50 and meet at George and Kathie Anderson's house. Non Sea Ranchers should park in the driveway.  The hike begins at 10:00. Take the Ballast entrance to the Bluff Trail and walk north through the regional park to the hedgerow.  Take the hedgerow trail across the park, past the Visitors Center and hike under the bridge to the campground.  Leave the campground on the road and pick up the new section of the Badger Trail.  Take the Badger Trail and hike the Pomo Hillside Trail to Deer Trail, turning left and staying on the road or picking up the Saloon Trail. At post #137, turn south to 138A taking Tallgrass to Leeward Road and turning right. Follow the road back to Ballast about 12:00 PM. Join together for a soup/salad/dessert luncheon at Anderson's house. Beverages provided, also.
Leaders: Kathie and George Anderson
I was in NC this week....but here's the report from Bob:
"We had 18 hikers for the 5.5 mile hike. Nice sunny weather, but a bit cool at first.
Kathie and George prepared three kinds of soup for our excellent lunch in their Christmas House setting."

HEARN GULCH - IVERSEN LOOP

Dried persimmons brought by Karen.  Aren't the lovely?!

Meet at 9:50 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay at 10:00 am. Carpool on the west side of the highway. We will drive to Hearn Gulch to park.  From there we will hike the roads and eventually make our way back to Hearn Gulch for lunch. Weather permitting we’ll hike down to the small beach, but we could also have lunch out of the wind in a protected spot or skip lunch depending on the weather. This hike will be a short one mainly on roads but there is some elevation gain.
Leader:  Harmony Susalla