Meet at 9:30 at pullout for Gualala Business Directory to carpool to
Cooks Beach. Try to park off the pavement at Cooks Beach as there have
been parking tickets issued in the past for cars parked on the pavement.
The walk begins at 9:45 going north along Highway 1 for about one block
to St. Orres. We will cross the highway to St. Orres and will walk up
Seaside School Road to Old Stage Road to the top of the ridge, stopping
as frequently as necessary to rest our legs and drink water. Once we
reach our destination, we will return to Cooks Beach by going downhill
on Seaside School Road. We will eat lunch at Cooks Beach. This is a
very steep walk uphill and downhill, so bring your hiking poles. It is
very pretty with pastures, forest, and homes along the road. The road
is paved for the first and last third of the hike. The middle third is
dirt road and is not usable by vehicles.
Leader: Joel Chaban
photo credit: Beth R
