A WALK AROUND THE ROADS AND TRAILS

Meet at 9:35 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 9:45 to carpool. Drive north to Irish Beach and mile marker 25, turn right on Sea Cypress road to Cypress Circle to park. The hike will start at approximately 10:30. Walk around Irish Beach roads and trails ending up at the picnic area at Pomo Lake Park for a picnic lunch.
Leaders: Gary & Susan Levenson-Palmer
photos contributed by Liberty Laura

MONARCH GLEN/WALK-ON BEACH LOOP #3

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:50. Start at 10:00 at the Chapel. Hang tags needed for non Sea Ranchers. Walk the first part of the Chapel Trail with its great views to post 128, turning left to Leeward Spur, crossing the highway. Turn right on Leeward to Seal Rock Reach and take it to 42B and to the Bluff Trail. Walk south to post 37 through the hedgerow to Monarch Glen. Do the Interpretive Trail catching the trail that parallels the highway and crossing the highway at Bosuns Reach to return to the Chapel for lunch.
Leader: Laura Bridge
Mileage: 3.2
photos contributed by Bob R.

STORNETTA LANDS OCEAN VIEWS NORTH

 

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at meet at 10:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool and 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 should be lovely (this hike can be windy).  Note the ground may be uneven due to cow walking/grazing so sticks are recommended. [Leader opted to do this hike in the reverse.]
Leader: Harmony
Mileage: 3.7
photos contributed by Bob R

MILL BEND, GAC HIKING TRAILS AND GREEN IRON BRIDGE

Meet at 10:00 in back part of the Gualala Arts parking lot. We will learn about and explore the Mill Bend property and then will walk one of the GAC trails before hiking along the road down to the green bridge and back. There are some mild elevation changes. We will have lunch at the picnic tables at the Arts Center, and after lunch those that are interested can view the art shows inside.
Leaders: John and Lynn Walton
Mileage: 4.9
photos contributed by Bob R, Mary Sue and Harmony