GUALALA POINT PARK #1

All photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Meet at the Hidden Parking Lot at 10:00 (on westside entrance just left after pulling past fee post.) Or park across the street and cross Highway One if you do not have a pass.  Hike to the bluff, go north, and then back to the Visitors Center, walking occasionally on the road, but mostly on trails. After a brief stop on the benches to look at the view of the river, we will take the trail down to the river and under the highway to the campground. From there we will walk through the forest and down to the Gualala River for lunch. After lunch we will walk back to the cars via the road to the campground.
Leaders: John and Lynn Walton

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: Theresa Yuen

STORNETTA LANDS OCEAN VIEWS NORTH

All Photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Meet at 10:00 at pullout for Gualala business directory and meet at 10:10 at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) to carpool. Park in front of the Lighthouse north of Point Arena. The walk begins at 10:30 by following the bluffs to the north/east and following the Garcia River upstream (via the bluffs). The views and wildflowers could be lovely. This hike can be also windy or foggy and the ground may be uneven due to cow walking/grazing so sticks are recommended. Lunch spot and return determined on the day of the hike.
Leader: Mary Heibel

PLANTATION FOREST

photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Meet at 9:15 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge to carpool and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 9:30.  We have a wonderful opportunity to visit the Plantation Forest managed by owner Ed Tunheim. He has agreed to give us a tour of this property, which adjoins Plantation Camp. This is a very beautiful property with many surprises and it is fascinating to learn how he plans his harvest so the forest remains healthy and productive, but you can barely tell he is logging. Drive south turning left on Kruse Ranch Road and drive to the top. Turn left on Hauser Bridge Rd and enter through the gate opposite the brightly colored mailbox.
Arranged by Mary Sue Ittner
Mileage: Approx. 3