HORSESHOE COVE--SALT POINT NORTH

Meet at 10:00 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge to carpool and at The Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:15. Park at MM 44.00 at Salt Point. The turnoff is tricky; turnoff at MM44 even though the sign says Turnout 1/4 mile. This hike is quite steep in places so hiking sticks and boots are recommended. Hike on the trail staying right at the fork until you go over the crest of the hill and have a beautiful view of Horseshoe Cove. Descend sharply until you reach the Bluff. Walk south along the bluff until about 11:30 and retrace your steps until we reach a magical rock formation for lunch. The return to the cars after lunch will be uphill, but this is a gorgeous spot so worth the effort.
Leader: Harmony Susalla

ALDER CREEK - MANCHESTER STATE BEACH

Meet at 9:05 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 9:15. The hike starts at the public access from Highway One on about mile marker 22.27 at 9:45. We will turn in at Alder Creek Beach Road, then turn directly left and park on the road that parallels Highway One. We will walk down the road where it is closed until we come to the trail that leads to the environmental campground hoping to see iris, poppies, and baby blue eyes along the way and walk back via the beach if we can. We will have lunch afterwards at Beverley Thompson's lovely garden to view spring flowers (Rhododendrons and Azaleas to name a few.)
Leaders: Bob Rutemoeller & Mary Sue Ittner

BLACK & BIHLER FLOWERS AND BLUFF WALK

Photo credit: RC Vasavada

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:45 and meet at the Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:00. We will be exploring the marvelous wildflower displays this time of the year on the Black and Bihler footpaths finally intersecting with the Blufftop Trail and heading north. At post 7 we will take the Sea Meadow Trail and when it intersects with the Blufftop Trail again we will this time turn south. Lunch at the old Barn where weddings are often held.
Leader: Jane Seck 785-1749

SEAVIEW HIGHLANDS

Photo credit: Mary Sue Ittner

Photo credit: Mary Sue Ittner

Photo credit: Mary Sue Ittner

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:45 or at Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 10:00. Carpool to Kruse Road, to be admitted through the locked gate at the first road on the left.  Hike private ridge road at Seaview Highlands, next to Kruse Rhododendron Reserve.  About 4 mile hike, relatively flat. Bring lunch to eat at Marian and Ken's camp site. [Rain shortened hike.]
Leaders: Ken and Marian Brown