CURLY LANE

ALL PHOTOS credit: Massomeh Roberts

Meet at 10:10 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 10:20. There is only room for about 3 cars on Highway 1 by Curly Ln. so if more we will need to drop off hikers and leave cars at Moat Creek. Curly Ln. is a dirt road that passes through pleasant scenery (green meadows, ponds, cows) making you forget where you started until you see the lovely views of the ocean on the return. This is a short hike, mostly level but some up and down. Lunch optional, but those who wish can have lunch out together in Point Arena after the hike.

FLUMEVILLE TO STORNETTA PUBLIC LANDS

photo credit: Jane Seck

photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

 Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 10:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool and start at Rollerville Junction 2 miles north of Point Arena at 10:50. We will be treated to gorgeous views of the ocean as we walk south and to views of the spectacular bluff on this hike. We will travel to the old Coast Guard Loran site (now owned by Mendocino Community College) and eat lunch at the Halloween Tree before returning to our cars.
Leader: Harmony Susalla

LEEWARD ROAD - BLUFF TRAIL (variation)

What a glorious day!
Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 10:20 and at the Del Mar Center at 10:30. Hang tags needed for non Sea Ranchers. Walk south on Leeward Road until it intersects Sea Pine Reach , accessing the meadow trail at Post 43B. Turn right on Pacific Reach and walk until you intersect the Public Access trail to Shell Beach. Turn right on the Bluff Top Trail and follow it to Walk On Beach for lunch. Follow bluff (as much as possible) back until you get to post 49 where you take the "Portal Babbling Brook" connector to Tide Pool, Sea Drift and Leeward to the Del Mar Center.
Leader: Tina Vasavada (subbing for Teresa Yuen)

KRUSE RANCH ROAD TO PLANTATION

Photo credit: Anita Green

Photo credit: Anita Green

Photo credit: Massomeh Roberts

Photo credit: Massomeh Roberts

Photo credit: Massomeh Roberts

Photo credit: Massomeh Roberts

Photo credit: Anita Green

Carpool at 10:30 at pullout for the Gualala business directory north of bridge, or at the Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:45. Shortly after entering Salt Point State Park, drivers from the north should prepare to turn left on Kruse Ranch Road and drive to the official parking area for Kruse Reserve. There are no fees or passes required. Hike will begin from the Kruse parking area at 11:00. We will hike up the gravel road all the way to Plantation and have our lunch there. The leaders may be able to arrange a tour. The ascent is gradual, but the gravel large and often sharp, so sturdy shoes are recommended. In the late nineteenth century, Plantation was an important destination for travelers from San Francisco on their way to Gualala. It had the only hotel available.  The views are spectacular. We will walk along several gushing creeks, and have views into deep forested canyons.
Leaders:  Dave and Diana Bower