KRUSE RANCH ROAD TO PLANTATION

all photos by Mary Sue Ittner

Carpool at 10:00 at pullout for the Gualala business directory north of bridge, or at the Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:15. Shortly after entering Salt Point State Park, drivers from the north should prepare to turn left on Kruse Ranch Road and drive to the official parking area for Kruse Reserve.  Hike will begin from the Kruse parking area at 10:30. We will hike up the gravel road all the way to Plantation. The ascent is gradual, but the gravel large and often sharp, so sturdy shoes are recommended. In the late nineteenth century, Plantation was an important destination for travelers from San Francisco on their way to Gualala. Now there is a summer camp at our destination. We will eat lunch on the porch and steps next to the museum. After lunch it is all downhill. The views are spectacular. We will have views into deep forested canyons. This hike is a bit longer than our regular hikes, about five miles, but the rewards are great.
Leader: Jim Suhr