SALT POINT BLUFFS/SLEEPING LION

Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 9:30 and at Black Point Beach Coastal Access parking area at 9:45. Start at 10:00 at Salt Point State Park. 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 at this time of the year there are often fireworks waves. The paths are rough and eroded in places and walking sticks and boots are recommended. Our leaders 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: Laura and Gary 

SALT POINT BLUFFS

All Photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at the pullout for Gualala business directory at 10:30 and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 10:45. Start at 11:00 at Salt Point State Park. Turn west at Main Entrance and follow road down to ocean where the large parking lot is. Bringcoupons or state park passes if you have them. Hike the coastal trail along the bluffs starting at left side of parking lot. Continue north until you are at trail which descends into Stump Beach. If the weather cooperates, we will have lunch at a special spot Glen Forbes found for us. We will walk back by jeep trail which is inland of coastal trail. This section of Salt Point has interesting rock formations and often spectacular waves this time of the year. Dogs are not allowed on the Salt Point trails.
Leaders: Bob Rutemoeller & Mary Sue Ittner

WALK-ON BEACH TO GUALALA POINT PARK A

Bird Rock with Backpack

All Photos by Bob Rutemoeller

Everyone should meet at Highway 1 across from Gualala Point Park at 9:50 so we can arrange carpools. People who have regional park passes should drive. Cars can be left there or at the Hidden Parking Lot. We will walk to the bluff on the public access trail, passing by Sea Pine Beach and walking on Walk-On Beach before retracing our steps and continuing on the Bluff trail north. On the day we will decide whether to walk back to our cars via the Salal Trail and eat lunch at the picnic tables next to the parking lot or in the grassy area next to the new poles or continue on the bluff trail to Gualala Point Park with a lot of options for lunch there.
Leaders: Mary Sue and Bob