EXPLORING POINT ARENA

 

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 10:30 to carpool to Point Arena. The hike starts at Point Arena at 11:00 at Jeff and Lena's (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 St. Taking lunches, we will go on trails through their land down to Port Road. There is some very steep, uneven ground - a walking stick would be advisable. We will then go up Blufftop Road and walk to the end, overlooking the port...a new point of view. Back down Blufftop and walk down Port Road to the pier. We will go back to cross a tiny stream (usually log or stones available) and eat at Hillbilly Park, viewing the ocean. We will go back on Port Road to the Village Apartment trail, down to view the community garden, follow to Port Street, up to Highway One. Turning south, go for a tour of Laura and Jeff's Wildflower Boutique Motel, then go up the street for a tour inside the Arena Theater. We will then proceed to the City Park and hike up the hill in the park that leads to Highway One, turn left and walk back to Lena and Jeff's. Some of this may be eliminated, depending on time. Bring apples if you want to feed the three horses.
Leaders: Jeff Gyving & Lena Bullamore
Mileage (longer version): 5.1 miles
photos contributed by Bob R.