STILLWATER COVE #3

 

Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:30. Hikers with County Regional Park passes should drive. Please carpool if comfortable doing so as parking spaces on the first part are limited. We will first hike the two bluff sections of the trail. Then we will drive to the day use area and park. We will hike through the beautiful forested canyon, cross a small stream (if there is still water), then walk along the other side crossing back and retracing our steps  until we reach the path to the Cove for lunch.  After lunch we'll return to our cars. Dogs allowed on leash and hiking sticks helpful for a few steep spots and river crossings.  

Leaders: Mary Sue Ittner and Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob R.

 

OCEAN RIDGE PARK (NEW)

 

Meet at 9:50 at the pullout for the Gualala business directory and at 10:00 at north side parking lot of Bower Park. This is a different type of Rambler’s hike as we will wander Ocean Ridge Drive, the trails and paths in Bower Park and will zigzag through the disk golf course of the Redwood Coast Recreation Center. We will end up having our lunch at the picnic area of Bower Park. 

Leader: Dona Dougherty

photo credit: April Paula & Phil

OHLSON RANCH TO BLUFF

Carpool at 10:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge. Start at the Ohlson Ranch parking area at 11:00 (just south of the white barn). Hang tags needed. Hike to the Bluff Trail at post 21 and head north for lunch at One-Eyed Jacks. Retrace steps stopping for cormorant viewing at the overlook near post #31, taking Cormorant close and walking through hedge row to Breaker Meadow Trail. Take it back to the barn and the Ohlson Center.  

Leader: Laura Bridge

 photo credit: Phil