SKAGGS SPRINGS ROAD WILDFLOWER HIKE

Carpool at 9:40 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 9:55. Start at MM 6 on Skaggs Springs Road (before Haupt Creek Bridge)at 10:15. We will walk along the road looking for wildflowers along the bank with views of the Gualala River too. How far we walk will depend on how many flowers there are to slow us down.  This area is shady in the morning and can be cool so dress accordingly. We will have lunch at Clark's Crossing under the bridge  or the Annapolis Winery (leader's choice).
Leader: Harmony
photos contributed by: Mary Sue, Wildflower Laura, Bob and Harmony

WINDY HOLLOW AND STONEBORO ROADS (new)

Carpool at the Gualala Business Directory pullout just north of bridge at 9:45 and Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 10:00am. Meet and park at 10:30 at the entrance to the Evergreen Cemetery at the corner of Hwy 1 and Mountain View Road.  Hike through the cemetery to Windy Hollow Road.  Head east (left) at Windy Hollow Road and hike a short ways to the end of the Road and the Garcia River where a bridge has been discussed.  This is a beautiful road with fabulous pastoral and valley views.  If you are so inclined, you may enjoy bringing your camera on this part of the walk.  This part of the walk is 99% on paved roads with only one moderate hill.  Return to our cars and drive north on Hwy 1 to Stoneboro Road.  Head west (left turn) at Stoneboro and park at the first (unnamed) street on the right about a mile from the cemetery. Walk around the Stoneboro Road area, including passing Thompson's heather garden.  This part of the walk is all on paved roads and very easy (one up and down).  We will return to our cars to get our lunches.  Gary and Susan have found a special spot close to our cars for us to enjoy our lunches.    The entire walk was clocked by car at 3.9 miles.
Leaders: Susan and Gary Levenson-Palmer
photos by Harmony, Gar and Mary Sue

POMO TRAILS AND FOREST

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:25. Meet at Dard's (205 Screech Owl, Sea Ranch) at 9:30. It's East on Halcyon (North end of Sea Ranch) North on Deer Trail, West on Screech Owl. Hike starts at 9:45. Starting on Screech Owl, do entire Pomo Creekside Trail.  At Deer Trail turn left to Pomo Hillside Trail.  As this trail exits to Deer Trail turn right and take first left to turn left again on dirt road.  As road exits woods, take unofficial trail to the right which exits on County Park Road to campground.  Follow to the right and at bottom of hill take unofficial trail heading toward river and explore this beautiful area. Reverse and start back. Cover the route taken inbound until exiting on dirt road.  Turn right to Haversack connector trail.  Take it exiting on cul-de-sac which traverse turning right on Deer Trail.  Turn in on Pomo Creekside trail and return to beginning. We will have lunch at Dard and Mary’s house.
Leader: Laura Bridge

CRISPIN LANE

Meet at 9:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 9:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool. We will drive to Crispin Lane in Manchester, parking at the Grange and walk to the end of this county road. Hike starts around 10:00 a.m. We will pass green fields and have lovely views of the ocean on our way back. This road starts out relatively flat and then goes slowly up so we'll coast on the return trip. Afterwards we will have lunch at the Rollerville Café.
Leaders: Ken and Marian Brown

Mileage: 3.8
all photos contributed by Harmony and Mary Sue

HIGHWAY ONE TO CYPRESS ABBEY SECTION

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at 10:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool and start at the junction of Lighthouse Road and Hwy 1, 2 miles north of Point Arena at 11:00. We will travel the access road to the old Coast Guard Loran site (now owned by Mendocino Community College) turning left before we get there to enter that middle section of the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. From there we will walk through the "forest" to the bluff and enjoy the spectacular views of the off shore islands and the Ocean and find a suitable site for lunch before retracting our steps.
Leader: Mary Sue Ittner

All photos contributed by Mary Sue

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

SEA RANCH TRAILS WITH THERESA

Meet at 9:45 at the pullout for the Gualala business directory north of bridge to carpool and meet at the public access trail for Stengel Beach at 10:00. Theresa will take us for a hike up the hill and back. This hike is with someone who really knows her way around all the trails in her neighborhood. She will limit the elevation gain, but there will be some, so walking sticks are probably a good idea. Lunch is optional, but those who bring one will take it to Stengel Beach to eat it after we return.
Leader: Theresa Yuen
Mileage: 4.1
photos contributed by Harmony & Mary Sue