BOBCAT NEW CONNECTOR

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 take the trail from the parking lot to Moonraker Rd and cross highway 1. From there we will enter the Bobcat Trail at post 201 and continue to 203 where we will head out on the new trail which connects Bobcat to Annapolis Rd trails. (NOTE: There is some elevation change. Sticks are recommended.) At post 203A we will cross highway and head to the bluff where we will circle back viewing any flowers we may have missed on Bihler and Black Point in April. Lunch at Black Point Beach or other suitable spot.

Leader: Dard Hunter

MOAT CREEK #3

Thank you Mary Sue, Dard, and Bob for the above photos.

Meet at 9:35 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay at 9:45 south side of town on west side of highway to carpool. Start at Moat Creek at MM 12.77 on way to Pt. Arena at 10:00.  Hike bluff south to Bowling Ball Beach.  Walk south on beach to end and then return via beach and bluff to start. Mostly level, but two short steep stretches (up one way and down another.) The beach can be rocky and a bit challenging to walk on in a few stretches. Lunch at end at either Moat Creek or drive to Hearn Gulch.

Leader: Mary Heibel

LONGMEADOW TRAIL/BLUFFTOP TRAIL LOOP

Photos by Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner

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

STORNETTA LANDS OCEAN VIEWS NORTH

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and meet at 10:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool. Park in front of the Lighthouse north of Point Arena. The walk begins at 10:50 by following the bluffs to the north/east and following the Garcia River upstream (via the bluffs).  We will lunch on the bluffs overlooking the Garcia River.  We will return via the pasture and through the gate and back on the road to our cars.  The views and wildflowers could be lovely (this hike can be windy).  Note the ground may be uneven due to cow walking/grazing so sticks are recommended.

Leaders: John and Lynn Walton

NOTE: Hike was done in reverse to this write up.