ALDER CREEK-MANCHESTER BEACH

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for the Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 10:30. We will turn in at Alder Creek Beach Road (mm 22.48), then turn directly left and park parallel on the road that parallels Hwy 1. Hike starts around 11:00. We will walk along the closed road until we can access a trail on our left. Our leader will lead us to a nice view point before we walk to the environmental campground. From there we will make our way to the beach and walk north to Alder Creek stopping to have lunch at an appropriate location along the beach. From the beach we will walk back to Alder Creek Beach Road and return to our cars.
Leader: Joel Chaban

photo credit: Phil & Gary

TALLGRASS VARIATION

 

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:45. Start at 10:00 at Del Mar Center on TSR. Sea Ranchers please bring your extra hang tags for non-Sea Ranchers to borrow. Walk on Leeward north, turning onto Tallgrass and continuing until you come to the spot where the golf cart path passes under Hwy 1. Hike under the Highway and continue on the trail until you intersect the Saloon Trail. Turn left and walk north on the trail ending at Screech Owl. From there take the lower loop of Pomo Creekside Trail and then reverse steps except for taking the left fork of the Saloon Trail to the end (near the dog park) and then walk south on Deer Trail, crossing the highway there. Lunch in the Del Mar Center garden or at the "Secret Place" by the school.
Leader: Phil Lewenthal 

photo credit: Laura

SALT POINT BLUFFS/SLEEPING LION

 

Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 9:30 and at the Black Point Beach parking lot at 9:45. Start at 10:00 at Salt Point State Park - There may be a $7-$8 charge per car so bring a couple of dollars (or coupons/passes if you have them). Hike past the Visitor's Center and walk to the South Gerstle Cove Picnic Area. From here we will follow the bluff as closely as possible. The rock formations and views from the bluff are outstanding and sometimes there are fireworks waves. The paths are rough and eroded in places and walking sticks and boots are recommended. Our leader will point out a "sleeping lion" rock formation. We will turn around at some point and return to the picnic area for lunch. Dogs are not allowed on the Salt Point trails.
Leader: Joel Chaban  

photo credit: Phil

POINT ARENA PUBLIC LANDS LOOP

 

Meet at 9:30 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 9:40 at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) to carpool and start at Point Arena City Hall at 10:00. Walk north until you reach a road that will lead you to the bluff and spectacular ocean views. Follow the bluff north for a while to catch the middle section with beautiful views of the islands, ocean, and the Lighthouse before turning around and walking south along the bluff toward Arena Cove. This is mostly coastal grassland so there isn't much elevation change, but the ground is uneven and there are gopher holes so good hiking shoes are helpful.  We will have lunch at the picnic table back at the City Hall parking lot. 

Leader: Jeff Gyving & Lena Bullamore 

photo credit: Phil and Joel