SKAGGS SPRINGS WEST TWO FISH ROAD HIKE

Carpool at 9:30AM at Gualala Business Sign or at 9:40 at the Stengel Beach Coastal Access parking area. Drive to Stewarts Point 2Fish and park cars.  Hike will start from 2Fish at approx. 9:55.   We will walk Skaggs Springs Road inland from 2Fish for 2ish miles and then retrace our steps. There is some elevation change but this is a road hike which is mainly through forested paved road which follows a lovely stream and is full of ferns and trees.  It’s the perfect road hike for the rain. We will reward ourselves at the end with lunch at the Two Fish Bakery at Stewarts Point. If you want to buy a sandwich at the store, please call ahead with your order (707-785-2011) or you can bring your lunch.
Leader: Harmony Susalla
mileage: 4.5
photos contributed by Mary Sue, Bob R, and Harmony

SKAGGS SPRINGS WEST TWO FISH ROAD HIKE

Carpool at 9:30AM at Gualala Business Sign or at 9:40 at the Stengel Beach public access parking area. Drive to Stewarts Point 2Fish and park cars.  Hike will start from 2Fish at approx. 9:55.   We will walk Skaggs Springs Road inland from 2Fish for 2ish miles and then retrace our steps. There is some elevation change but this is a road hike which is mainly through forested paved road which follows a lovely stream and is full of ferns and trees.  It’s the perfect road hike for the rain. We will reward ourselves at the end with lunch at the Two Fish Bakery at Stewarts Point. If you want to buy a sandwich at the store, please call ahead with your order (707-785-2011) or you can bring your lunch.

Leader: Harmony 
Mileage: 4.2
photos contributed by Mary Sue and Bob R.

AIRPORT ROUNDABOUT #1: FLY CLOUD, DEEP WOODS, SEA RIDGE

Meet at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge or park at 10:00 at The Sea Ranch Business Center on Verdant View (turn right before you reach the Fire Station). We can park along the cul-de-sac by the building supply.  Sea Ranch members please bring along extra hang tags for non-Sea Ranchers. Walk Verdant View back towards the north and turn left on Annapolis road, using the trail on the left side of the road. Left on Timber Ridge. Walk Timber Ridge, right on Fly Cloud and right on Westgate Drive, back to Timber Ridge, where you turn left. Cross Annapolis Road where Timber Ridge becomes Sea Ridge. Follow Sea Ridge to a T intersection with Spring Meadow. Turn right on Spring Meadow and left on Timber Ridge. Follow the trail at Trail Post 313, near Sorcerer Wood, proceeding left as you pass TP312, returning to the pavement turning right on East Ridge Rd. at TP311.Turn left on Deep Woods Rd, and right on River Beach Rd. Turn left on Timber Ridge Rd. using the new trail on the right side of the pavement. Right on Annapolis Road, then left onto Verdant View. We will eat lunch at Two Fish Bakery. This Two Fish location no longer makes sandwiches, but cookies and baked goods can be purchased and we will eat lunch on their deck.
Leader: Steve Coffeysmith
Mileage: 4.0

photos contributed by Mary Sue and Harmony

SALT POINT WATERFALL LOOP 2 (new)

Carpool at 9:15 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of the bridge and at The Sea Ranch Lodge at 9:30. Park on Hwy 1 south of Campgrounds (leader will show drivers where).  There is room for 3-4 cars here so carpooling is important. We will walk the trail past the waterfall and down to the bluffs where we will head south to the Sleeping Lion and then back north along the bluffs until we reach the paved road which we will walk back to the park entrance. From there we will cross Hwy 1 carefully and walk through the east side campground, and will then pick up the trail back to Hwy 1, where we will cross the road again and return to our cars. Parts of the trail may be muddy depending on weather and the path is steep in areas so plan accordingly. We will have lunch at the Two Fish Bakery in Stewarts Point. If you want to buy a sandwich at the store, please call ahead with your order (707-785-2011) or you can bring your lunch.
Leader: Harmony
Mileage: 3.7
photos contributed by Harmony, Liberty/Leader Laura, Wildflower Laura and Mary Sue

HIKE TO THE 'TWO FISH BAKING CO.

Photo Credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo Credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 10:45. Hike will start at the Ohlson Ranch Parking Lot on The Sea Ranch at 11:00. Hang tags needed. This is a moderate hike, mainly uphill to the Bakery on Verdant View  off Annapolis Road and downhill on the way back. Cross Highway One opposite Ohlson Ranch and go right through gate, taking trail above the stables, crossing Longmeadow Road. Take trail to Sea Ridge Road, then left when you hit Annapolis Road. Cross Annapolis and go right on Verdant View to Business Center where bakery is located. Lunch should be pre-ordered at 785-2443.  There is a choice of delicious sandwiches, pizza or salads. If you wish, you may bring your own lunch. We return to the Ohlson Center  via Annapolis and Sea Ridge Rd., turning left on Pilot’s Reach to trailhead. Follow the trail to the highway. Cross Highway One onto Navigators Reach. Turn right at trail marker and follow to the Ohlson Center.
Leader: Theresa Yuen

PILOT'S REACH - ANNAPOLIS ROAD LOOP

All photos by Bob or Harmony

Meet at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at 10:00 at end of Verdant View near Twofish Baking Company. Hang tags needed. Walk to Annapolis Road and turn left, walk south, turning right on Sea Ridge, left on Pilot's Reach and pick up the Pilot's Reach Trail at post 234 taking it to highway one, crossing the highway and walking on Navigator's reach to Pebble Beach. Take the bluff trail south to post 6 to 6A, walking northeast on Galleon's Reach to Highway One. Cross Highway 1 at MM 51.85 and catch the Annapolis trail back to starting point. You can bring your lunch or eat  lunch at Twofish at the end of the hike. This hike has elevation changes and hiking sticks are recommended. For those wanting to eat at Twofish be sure to order in advance by phone: 785-2443.
Leader: Jane Seck

PILOT'S REACH - ANNAPOLIS ROAD LOOP (new variation)

 

All Photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Meet at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at 10:00 at end of Verdant View near Twofish Baking Company. Hang tags needed. Walk to Annapolis Road and turn left, walk south, turning right on Sea Ridge, left on Pilot's Reach and pick up the Pilot's Reach Trail at post 234 taking it to highway one, crossing the highway and walking on Navigator's reach to Pebble Beach. Take the bluff trail south to post 6 to 6A, walking northeast on Galleon's Reach to Highway One. Cross Highway 1 at MM 51.85 and catch the Annapolis trail back to starting point. You can bring your lunch or eat  lunch at Twofish at the end of the hike. This hike has elevation changes and hiking sticks are recommended. For those wanting to eat at Twofish be sure to order in advance by phone: 785-2443.
Leader: Jane Seck

TIMBER RIDGE POSH SQUASH WINTER ROAD HIKE

Meet at 10:00 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at 10:15 at end of Verdant View near Two Fish. Hang tags needed for non Sea Ranchers. Take the trail to the Posh Squash. View the garden, exiting on Timber Ridge Road.  Walk Timber Ridge, Fly Cloud, Westgate Drive to Timber Ridge, crossing Annapolis Road to Sea Ridge Road. Walk across Spring Meadow, turning east on the Spring Meadow Trail, turning left on Sorcerer Wood and doing a loop back to East Ridge Road and take trails or road to River Beach Road, Timber Ridge Road and back to the Business Center. Optional lunch at TwoFish at end.  For those wanting to eat at TwoFish be sure to call ahead to see if they are open and to order in advance: 785-2443.
Leader:  Tina Vasavada