Carpool
at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge or
meet at 10:00 at Ohlson Rec Center (just south of the white barn). Hang
tags needed. Cross the highway to post 254A and take the Hugal
RavineTrail* to Seabird Road. Pick up the trails again at the end of
Schooner Dr. (post 109) and follow the Sag Ponds Trail to Ridge Trail
via post 104, then right at post 103 to Sorcerer Wood at post 102. Pick
up the trails again at post 314. Turn left at post 240 and take Long
Meadow Trail down to Highway 1. Cross Highway 1 and take the bike and
foot trails to Ohlson Rec Center. NOTE: If weather or mud is a problem
the leader may reroute us onto more roads and fewer trails. Lunch at
Ohlson Rec Center. *Hugal Ravine is steep. Please be prepared for
elevation change during this hike. Leader: Linda Kennedy photos contributed by Liberty Laura
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: Mary Heibel Mileage: 3.9 photos contributed by: Bob R, and Mary Sue
Meet
at 9:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay
(west side of Hwy 1) at 9:30 to carpool to Point Arena. The hike starts
at Point Arena at 10:00 at Jeff and Lena's house (355 School Street).
Coming from the north, turn right at first driveway after the rainbow
signs. Coming from the south, slow down at 30 mph sign, and then turn
left at the brightly painted pyramid. There is an Earth flag at their
drive---335 School Street. We will go on a trail through Jeff &
Lena’s land down to Port Road. There is some steep, uneven ground and a
walking stick would be advisable. We will go up Bluff Top Road and walk
to the end, overlooking the cove...a new point of view. From there we
will continue along the bluff with some spectacular views. This is all
private property, but we have gotten special permission to roam the
land. After that we will walk back down Bluff Top, up the hill to Jeff
and Lena's and have lunch in their yard. Bring apples if you want to
feed the two horses. This is about a 3.6 mile walk. It is not a long
walk, but gawking at the beautiful views may slow us down. Leaders: Jeff Gyving & Lena Bullamore, Mileage: 3.3 photos contributed by: Bob R, Gary B, Mary Sue and Harmony
Meet
at 9:30 at the Gualala Business Directory or at 9:40 at the Blackpoint
Beach Coastal Access parking lot (just north of the Sea Ranch Lodge). We
will shuttle people from the Blackpoint Beach parking lot to the top of
the hill and then we'll end up near the Lodge for lunch.. There isn't a
lot of space to park at our starting point. Start at 10:00 at the trail
head on Indian Close off Timber Ridge Road. Hang tags needed to park
here. This is a beautiful hike down a forested, shady hillside. There
are some steep stretches, so bring your walking stick. The trail leads
down and north, crosses Crows Nest Drive, and eventually turns down and
south on the hillside along Hwy 1, ending on Moonraker Road. Cross the
highway and walk to The Moonraker Recreation Center and down
Brigantine's Reach to the Blufftop Trail. Turn south taking the Black
and Bihler Foot Paths to check for late blooming wildflowers and then
head for Black Point Beach for lunch and back to the Lodge afterwards. Leader: Laura Bridge photos contributed by Mary Sue and Bob R
Carpool
at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge, or
at the Stengel Beach Coastal Access parking area at 9:55. 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 2.5 mile hike. The
first part is mostly up and the second part is mostly down (but no
steep places). Fortunately, there are level places along the way where
we can catch our breath. We will cross eight bridges over flowing
creeks. This is a spectacular area. If the Rhododendrons are still in
bloom we will have time to appreciate them and we often see Coralroot
orchids and sometimes late flowering Calypso orchids in May. Lunch will
be on some friendly logs near our starting place. Dogs are not allowed
on the Kruse trails. Leaders: Mary Sue Ittner and Bob Rutemoeller Mileage: 2.7 photos contributed by Mary Sue, Bob R, and Harmony
