KRUSE RHODODENDRON STATE RESERVE

Carpool at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge, or at The Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:00. Shortly after entering Salt Point State Park, drivers from the north should prepare to turn left on Kruse Ranch Road, just before Fisk Mill Cove. There is just a short drive to the official parking area. No fees and no passes required. Hike will begin from the Kruse parking area at 10:15. We will hike the short Rhododendron trail connecting with Phillips Gulch Trail and return on the Chinese Gulch Trail. This is only a two-mile hike. The first part is mostly up and the second part is mostly down. This is a spectacular area. Dogs are not allowed on the Kruse trails.
Leaders: Mary Sue Ittner & Bob Rutemoeller

LONGMEADOW TRAIL/BLUFFTOP TRAIL LOOP

All photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge or meet at 10:00 at Ohlson Ranch Center (just south of the white barn). Hang tags needed. Walk south on trail between the highway and the Ohlson Ranch Center.  Cross the highway at Headlands Reach and take an immediate left on a trail off Headlands Close (mm 53.00). Upon reaching Longmeadow Trail follow it south and up hill. At a trail crossing take a right on Spur Close Trail.  This trail goes downhill almost to Spur Close in order to go around trees along a creek, then uphill again through a wooded area. Reaching a bifurcation, take the right hand fork down to the highway. Cross and walk Navigator's Reach and trail to Pebble Beach.  Return going north on Blufftop Trail to starting point, saying hello to the seals at Green Cove's Marine Preserve along the way. Leader's choice for lunch spot.
Leader: Linda Kennedy

AIRPORT, EARTHQUAKE TRAIL AND HOT SPOT

all photos by Mary Sue Ittner

Meet at 10:15 at pullout for Gualala Business Directory north of bridge and at 10:30 at the end of Verdant View, off Annapolis Rd. Sea Ranch members please bring along extra hang tags for non-Sea Ranchers. Walk north on Timber Ridge Rd., turn right onto River Beach Rd. and left at post 306. Follow trail and turn left at post 312 to post 313. Turn right on Timber Ridge and check out the sag pond on the left. Continue on Timber Ridge to the end, at posts 104A/104, and turn right. Follow the trail to 103, 101A (another sag pond; optional), and 101, and then continue on East Ridge Rd. Turn left on Deep Woods and left on River Beach Rd. Begin the San Andreas Fault Interpretive Trail at post 305 on the left, where you can pick up a copy of the trail guide. At post 307, turn right and follow the trail to the Gualala River Hot Spot for lunch. After lunch, return to Verdant View via River Beach Rd. and Timber Ridge Rd. Walking sticks recommended.
Leader: Jane Seck