Thursday, August 18, 2011

MANCHESTER STATE BEACH AND THOMPSON HEATHER GARDENS

 Meet at 9:05 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 9:15. The hike starts at the public access from Highway One on about mile marker 22.27 at 9:45. We will turn in at Alder Creek Beach Road which hasn't been marked lately, then turn directly left and park on the road that parallels Highway One. We will walk to the end of Alder Creek Beach Road and from there to theocean and then go South on the beach and return via the trail that goes by the environmental campgrounds. We will drive to the Thompson garden afterwards for lunch. There will be a little beach walking, but there aren't rocks to scramble over and Manchester Beach is very pretty. The Thompson garden, always wonderful, in August is a feast for the eyes with the heathers in bloom.
Leaders: Mary Sue Ittner and Bob Rutemoeller

Unfortunately I did not make this hike.  I was busy with the Green Bag Lady and Art in the Redwoods prep.   Sounds like it was lovely as always.
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  1. Mary SueAugust 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    It was foggy and cool today, but none of the 17 hikers complained. There were lots of late flowers at Manchester beach including the sand verbena (the last photo). Nita Green was having fun on the driftwood (first photo). We saw lots of lovely pieces on the beach. The Thompson garden was looking really beautiful with the good spring rainfall (photos 2 & 3).

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