All Coastwalkers must be able to hike at least 8 to 9 miles*. Tent camping only                                        All participants must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination will be required prior to the Coastwalk.

Coastwalkers will meet in Sebastopol on Monday, September 26 at Salt Point SP – Warren Group Camp Area – Group Tent Campsite – G001 at 2PM.

*All hike distances are approximate.

 TRIP INCLUDES:

Camping fees; guided hiking; nightly dinners; shuttle transportation; evening programs, hot water/coffee, Tea or Cocoa. Basic breakfast and lunch will be available as well as a full dinner. Also available will be leftovers from the previous evening so we suggest you bring sturdy resalable containers. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Donations for wine are appreciated or BYOB. Coastwalk cannot sell alcoholic beverages.

FACILITIES: You will be camping out each night so you will need appropriate gear including sleeping bag, mattress or pad, and tent with rain fly. Since seating at some of the camp sites is minimal, we recommend you bring a camp chair. You will need only a day pack each day. Dinner will be presented each evening at our camp with a campfire-like session to follow.

 CAMPGROUNDS:

Coastwalkers will camp at Salt Point State Park and Bodega Dunes, Sonoma Coast State Park. Potable water, restrooms, and showers are available.

 AVERAGE DAILY HIKING:

8 to 9 miles per day

 TYPES OF HIKING SURFACES:

Coastal bluffs on small tracks and wide trails; sandy beaches. Some hilly trails one day. Uneven terrain may be encountered

 FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

This Coastwalk is rated as Moderate to Strenuous: 

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

The ocean is our climate control (water temperatures are in the lower 50s year around) so you can expect relatively cool temperatures with highs mainly in the mid-60s during the middle of the day and lows in the low 50s during the evening and early morning. There may be some morning fog that will burn off by about 10:00 am. Rain is not likely but is a possibility a lightweight windbreaker is advised. It does get windy on the bluffs and beaches. You’ll want a sweater and/ or jacket in the evenings and mornings; layering is usually best. Fleece is a warm, comfortable option. Otherwise, you can use your judgment about clothing when temperatures are in this range (the humidity can be high which can affect how the air temperature affects your comfort). Bring sturdy hiking shoes that are comfortable and in good condition. A trekking pole provides excellent stability while crossing tricky terrain and rocks and can offer good support while tide pooling.

WATER!!

Potable water is readily available at both campgrounds.  You will need to carry you own daily fluids during our hikes.

TRANSPORTATION:

Your will leave your vehicle at a designated site and will be shuttled to and from both campgrounds and trail heads.

FOOD:

Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, juice, and milk, (dairy and non-dairy), will be available each morning, as well as a variety of breakfast foods. We brew a large pot of coffee, but decaf can be prepared upon request. A variety of lunch items such as breads, (whole grain and gluten free), almond butter, honey, spreads, cheeses, cold cuts, and condiments will be available as well as leftovers. Soft drinks will be available each day.  Dinners are provided each evening. You will only need to carry lunch items and water while hiking.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND TRAIL CONDITIONS.

Day One
Coastwalkers will meet in Sebastopol on Monday, September 26 at Salt Point SP – Warren Group Camp Area – Group Tent Campsite – G001 at 2PM.

After camp is set we’ll take a short walk to Gerstle Cove and the beautiful shoreline. 2 miles. Moderate

Day Two
We’ll explore the Coastal Trail walking from the North end of the park back to camp. We’ll visit the small Fisk family grave, explore fascinating wind and water carved tafoni formations and a dramatic deep cove with a sandy beach, then on to a wind swept bluff with even  more dramatic tafoni and crashing waves. Hikers should be prepared for a few difficult places. 7-8 miles. Moderate

Day Three
We will walk up the ridge through the forest to see how the rise and fall of the ocean and earthquakes, over thousands of years, shaped the land. On the way we walk through the pygmy forest, stunted because of the poor soil, then walk through the old farmstead of Plantation, now a successful farm camp for children and teens. We then walk down the Stump Beach Trail and return to camp on the Coastal Trail. 8 to 9 miles. moderate.

Day Four
Break camp and drive to Bodega Dunes camp.
On the way we’ll explore Fort Ross Historic Park and learn about the Russians who built the fort, and about the Pomo natives who lived in the region for thousands of years. Then we walk  up the ridge to see features created by the San Andreas fault, rest in a beautiful redwood forest, observe gigantic bay laurel tree and the fruit orchard planted by the Russians. We finish the day with a stroll on the Kortum Trail. 6 to 7 miles. Easy.

Day Five
We will first visit the Children’s Bell Tower in honor of 8-year-old Nicholas Green and learn about the history of the bell tower, then walk on the coastal prairie, walk through rustic Salmon Creek village, then on the beach and dunes before circling Bodega head. This walk includes sand walking for part of the hike. 8 miles. moderate.

Day Six
Break camp and head for home after breakfast.
For those wanting to explore more of the Sonoma coast, we will provide advice and maps.

• Hiking shoes, boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Waterproof sandals
• Spare walking shoes & laces
• Comfy camp shoes
• Hiking poles
• Water-proof windbreaker/ or parka for cold nights
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt (protection against sunburn, poison oak, and bugs)
• Layers for upper body
• Hat for sun protection that ties under chin
• Beanie for cold, windy conditions
• Other clothing – underwear, T-shirts, lots of socks, etc.
• Bandana
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen (minimum 30 spf)
• Natural bug repellant
• Personal first aid kit (band aids, blister pads)
• Personal medicines
• Day pack
• Plate, cup, bowl, and eating utensils
• Sturdy Tupperware for leftovers
• Flashlight & headlamp with new batteries
• Spare batteries
• Folding camp chair
• Tent & Ground Cloth
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• REUSABLE Water Bottle
• Trail snacks (power bars or jerky)
• Credit Card & cash for camp showers and treats
• Shower towel

What’s Included:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.

Breakfast:

• Coffee: (Regular in percolator with caffeine free available upon request), Teas, Cocoa, Juice, Milk (1/2 & 1/2, 2% Milk, Soy & Almond Milks)
• Sweeteners- (sugar, honey)
• Yogurt
• Biscotti
• Hot Cereals (Instant Oatmeal, and prepare it yourself steel cut oats available)
• Granola
• Walnuts or assorted nuts
• Fruit (fresh)- (Blueberries, Bananas, Apples, Oranges / Cuties)
• Fruit (dried)- Raisins & Craisins

Lunch:

• Breads- (Multi Grail & Gluten Free)
• Almond Butter
• Fruit spreads
• Cold Cuts
• Cheeses (sliced)
• Condiments, (Mustard, Mayonnaise)
• Butter, (Regular and dairy free)

Dinner: 

• Dinners are included unless otherwise noted and will be provided by Coastwalk’s Volunteer Food Angels. 

Our Chuckwagon wrangler will do their best to accommodate you but if you have special dietary needs please bring your food in a small cooler and we will be sure to provide you with ice throughout the trip.

Richard and Brenda Nichols: Richard and Brenda have been working with Coastwalk for forty years as walk planners and leaders, Board members, Brenda as bookkeeper, and Richard was ED for 15 years. Since retiring they have traveled, written their memoirs, volunteered in several capacities, and enjoyed hiking on a regular basis. They enjoy reading, movies and gardening. They live on two acres in rural West Sonoma County.

Bob Adams: I was born to a mom that loved taking her dogs for long walks. It was the 50’s & 60’s and San Francisco was a much less “developed” area, offering large areas to hike or drive to one of the many open coastal properties nearby for a daily 4-6-mile walk. My dad would arrange family gatherings and camping adventures throughout the Western United States. I then spent 24 years flying Air Force Cargo Aircraft around the world which afforded me access to hiking and camping opportunities throughout the globe so that I was able to hike on every continent-including Antarctica! Alone, with family or like-minded groups I have spent my years with a love of the outdoors. I spent 20 years as a RN at medical, surgical, oncology hospitals units. I joined Coastwalk several years ago for another opportunity to discover new hiking and camping experiences and have been a Chuckwagon Wrangler supporting Coastwalks in almost every coastal county. This is my first year as a Walk Leader & organizer and I look forward to sharing some of my favorite hiking areas with like-minded friends & coastal enthusiasts”.

 Donna Lockhart: Donna’s fascination with the coast began while growing up in Southern California. She has lived in Sonoma County for over forty years and treasures walking with others, along local beaches, bluffs, and coastal mountains. After joining Coastwalk hikes in San Louis Obispo, Mendocino, and Sonoma, she began to volunteer for Coastwalk as a food angel, hike support and shuttle driver in Del Norte and Monterey. Her goal is to walk every California coastal county with like minded folks.

We will meet and our vehicles will remain at a group camping site located in Monterey Veterans Memorial Park. We will shuttle to the start of our hikes and their return. Hikes can experience a vertical change of 700 ft. While most of the hike is along packed dirt, there are some uneven areas with protruding rocks, roots, and minor obstructions. Each day, you have the option of doing the longer hikes or walk less and spend more time in chosen areas. We will provide options for both breakfast and lunch. If you have any special requests regarding diet -please let your Walk Leader know. Dinners will be prepared by volunteer “food angels” who support Coastwalk. We ask that you bring any personal food or drug items in well-marked sturdy containers to be placed in one of our ice chests. To all, please bring a marked container for leftovers. (They are equally great along the trail the next day). Do bring along a camp chair for a comfortable time around the campfire. You will have your vehicles nearby each day so transporting items should not be an issue.

 TRIP INCLUDES:

Camping & parking fees; guided hiking; nightly dinners; shuttle transportation; evening programs, hot water/coffee, Tea or Cocoa. An assortment of breakfast and lunch items will be available but please do let us know if you have any needs or preferences. Also available will be leftovers from the previous evening so we suggest you bring sturdy resalable containers. Coastwalk cannot sell alcoholic beverages.

FACILITIES: You will be camping out each night so you will need appropriate gear including sleeping bag, mattress or pad, and tent with rain fly. Since seating at some of the camp sites is minimal, we recommend you bring a camp chair. Your vehicle will remain at our camp. You will need only a day pack each day. Dinner will be presented each evening at our camp with a campfire-like session to follow. Note: there are no campfire rings at this group campsite; Power is available in camp to re-charge your cell phones.

 CAMPGROUNDS:

All nights we will camp at Monterey Veterans Memorial Park. Potable water, restrooms, and showers are available.

 AVERAGE DAILY HIKING:

5 to 11 miles per day

 TYPES OF HIKING SURFACES:

Coastal bluffs on small tracks and wide trails; sandy beaches. Some hilly trails one day. Uneven terrain may be encountered

 ELEVATION GAINS & LOSSES:

fairly level except one day. (700 ft. change.)

 FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

This Coastwalk is rated as Moderate: 

Daily hiking averages 5-9 miles. Expect some elevation and/or sand walking.

PARKING:

We will be meeting no later than 1 PM at Monterey Veterans Memorial Park Group Campsite.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

The ocean is our climate control (water temperatures are in the lower 50s year around) so you can expect relatively cool temperatures with highs mainly in the mid-60s during the middle of the day and lows in the low 50s during the evening and early morning. There may be some morning fog that will burn off by about 10:00 am. Rain is not likely but is a possibility- we should have a fair handle on this at the time of the walk – a lightweight windbreaker is advised. It does get windy on the bluffs and beaches. You’ll want a sweater and/ or jacket in the evenings and mornings; layering is usually best. Fleece is a warm, comfortable option. Otherwise, you can use your judgment about clothing when temperatures are in this range (the humidity can be high which can affect how the air temperature affects your comfort). Bring sturdy hiking shoes that are comfortable and in good condition. A trekking pole provides excellent stability while crossing tricky terrain and rocks and can offer good support while tide pooling.

WATER!!

Potable water is readily available at our base camp and opportunities to replenish are generally available along the trail.  You will need to carry you own daily fluids during our hikes.

TRANSPORTATION:

Your vehicle will be present at our camp for the entire hike so you may keep what you wish in them.

FOOD:

Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, juice, and milk, (dairy and non-dairy), will be available each morning, as well as a variety of breakfast foods. We brew a large pot of coffee, but decaf can be prepared upon request. A variety of lunch items such as breads, (whole grain and gluten free), almond butter, honey, spreads, cheeses, cold cuts, and condiments will be available as well as leftovers. Soft drinks will be available each day.  Dinners are provided each evening. You will only need to carry lunch items and water while hiking.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY MAY CHANGE AS NEW TRAILS AND OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP ON THIS ADVENTURE.

Day 1: Meet at Veterans Park at 1 p.m.

Hike: Presidio View – Summit – Huckleberry Hill Loop 1.9 miles and Quarry Park loop 1.0 miles.

Hike description: Orient to the park where you will be camping for the next 4 nights. This hike begins with a long set of steep stairs. Your reward for the short climb is views of Monterey Peninsula, including Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and Monterey Bay. It’s heavily forested lovely, and a piece of nature much appreciated by the locals. Then take a short walk from the Veterans Park to the Quarry Park Loop.

Distance: 2.9 miles

Elevation gain: 300′

No shuttles – hike is to/from camp.

Day 2: Shuttle to Whaler’s Cove parking lot in Pt Lobos State Natural Preserve.

Hike: Whaler’s Cove to Bird Rock via the coastal trails

Hike Description: From the parking lot, hike an out and back to Granite Point. Returning to the Cove we shall visit the Whaler’s cabin, observe its displays and learn much of the history of this area from its docents. We shall circle the peninsula via the North and South Shore Trail, with diversions looping the Cypress Grove Trail and Sea Lion Point. Our destination at Bird Rock Parking Lot will provide access to the Bird Island Trail and Gibson Beach.  You have the option of joining the longer hike along the coastal trails or shuttle to various sites with us.

Distance: 8 – 10 miles

Elevation Gain: Minimal change but trail can be uneven with protruding rocks, roots, and other minor obstructions.

Shuttle will pick up at the Bird Rock Parking Lot

Day 3: Shuttle to Monastery Beach.

Hike: Monastery Beach to Carmel Beach and onto Bird Rock, (different from the one at Pt. Lobos) on the CCT, with diversion through Morse Botanical Reserve.

Hike description: Hike leaves from Monastery Beach to Carmel Beach on the historic Redondo Real Beach Trail, leaving the CCT at the end of Redondo Real Beach Trail we will proceed right for a diversion through Del Monte Forest. The CCT proceeds as single-track through the residential neighborhoods and past the golf courses of Pebble Beach, returning to the coastline at Bird Rock.

Distance: ~8 miles

Elevation Gain: Maybe 700′

Shuttle will pick up at Bird Rock.

Day 4: Shuttle to Bird Rock

Hike: Bird Rock to Fisherman’s Wharf

Hike description: Hike the CCT as it follows the coastline of the Monterey Peninsula, from Pebble Beach to Monterey. The first section of this hike is on Coastal Trail alongside the famous 17-Mile Drive and past many of its way points (Bird Rock, China Rock, Point Joe, Spanish Bay), then diverts off 17-Mile Drive to continue along the coast on the Spanish Bay boardwalk. We continue to Asilomar Beach, along the Asilomar coastline (boardwalks and trail) and on Coastal Trail from Point Pinos to Lovers Point, where we pick up paved coastal recreational trail to Fisherman’s Wharf near historic Cannery Row.

Distance: ~8.5 miles.

Elevation Gain: <50′.

Shuttles will pick up at Fisherman’s Wharf.

 Day 5:

Hike: Veterans Park to “Path of History” in Old Town Monterey

Hike description: Take trail to Paraiso Park, just downhill from Veterans Park and then walk a few city blocks to explore the “Path of History”. Hike back up to Veterans.

Distance: >3 miles

Elevation gain: ~400′

No shuttles – hike is to/from camp.

• Hiking shoes, boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Waterproof sandals
• Spare walking shoes & laces
• Comfy camp shoes
• Hiking poles
• Water-proof windbreaker/ or parka for cold nights
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt (protection against sunburn, poison oak, and bugs)
• Layers for upper body
• Hat for sun protection that ties under chin
• Beanie for cold, windy conditions
• Other clothing – underwear, T-shirts, lots of socks, etc.
• Bandana
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen (minimum 30 spf)
• Natural bug repellant
• Personal first aid kit (band aids, blister pads)
• Personal medicines
• Day pack
• Plate, cup, bowl, and eating utensils
• Sturdy Tupperware for leftovers
• Flashlight & headlamp with new batteries
• Spare batteries
• Folding camp chair
• Tent & Ground Cloth
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• REUSABLE Water Bottle
• Trail snacks (power bars or jerky)
• Credit Card & cash for camp showers and treats
• Solar shower if there is no shower at campsite
• Shower towel

What’s Included:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.

Breakfast:

• Coffee: (Regular in percolator with caffeine free available upon request), Teas, Cocoa, Juice, Milk (1/2 & 1/2, 2% Milk, Soy & Almond Milks)
• Sweeteners- (sugar, honey)
• Yogurt
• Biscotti
• Hot Cereals (Instant Oatmeal, and prepare it yourself steel cut oats available)
• Granola
• Walnuts or assorted nuts
• Fruit (fresh)- (Blueberries, Bananas, Apples, Oranges / Cuties)
• Fruit (dried)- Raisins & Craisins

Lunch:

• Breads- (Multi Grail & Gluten Free)
• Almond Butter
• Fruit spreads
• Cold Cuts
• Cheeses (sliced)
• Condiments, (Mustard, Mayonnaise)
• Butter, (Regular and dairy free)

Dinner: 

• Dinners are included unless otherwise noted and will be provided by Coastwalk’s Volunteer Food Angels. 

Our Chuckwagon wrangler will do their best to accommodate you but if you have special dietary needs please bring your food in a small cooler and we will be sure to provide you with ice throughout the trip.

Path of History: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/575/files/MontereySHPFinalWeb080814.pdf

Gail Williams:

Gail is a retired Air Quality Planner who loves the coast and hiking and found Coastwalk a natural fit.  Gail has volunteered with Coastwalk for many years in various capacities including food angel, shuttle driver, camp host and walk leader. Gail has enjoyed hiking many Coastwalks over the years including Santa Catalina, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo and Jug-Handle at Fort Bragg.  It is Gail’s dream to walk as many miles on the California Coastal Trails as time allows, especially with fellow Coastwalkers.

Donna Barnett:

Donna is a resident of Forest Ranch. For the past 30 years she helped create cultural videos while trekking with her husband who was a Trek leader in Nepal. This love of walking through the world has shifted to the California Coast where she has volunteered with Coastwalk for the past several years.  “Coastwalk has allowed me an opportunity to slow down and participate with our beautiful California Coast.”

Volunteer Hike Support: L-R: Linda Schawberow and Donna Lockhart

Bob Adams: I was born to a mom that loved taking her dogs for long walks. It was the 50’s & 60’s and San Francisco was a much less “developed” area, offering large areas to hike or drive to one of the many open coastal properties nearby for a daily 4-6-mile walk.

My dad would arrange family gatherings and camping adventures throughout the Western United States. I then spent 24 years flying Air Force Cargo Aircraft around the world which afforded me access to hiking and camping opportunities throughout the globe so that I was able to hike on every continent-including Antarctica!

Alone, with family or like-minded groups I have spent my years with a love of the outdoors. I spent 20 years as a RN at medical, surgical, oncology hospitals units.

I joined Coastwalk several years ago for another opportunity to discover new hiking and camping experiences and have been a Chuckwagon Wrangler supporting Coastwalks in almost every coastal county. This is my first year as a Walk Leader & organizer and I look forward to sharing some of my favorite hiking areas with like-minded friends & coastal enthusiasts”.

 HIGHLIGHTS:

Set in the shadow of Hearst Castle on the California Coastal Trail through the Hearst Ranch, the Piedras Blanca lighthouse, the elephant seal breeding grounds, San Simeon State Park, charming Cambria, spectacular pocket beaches of Montana de Oro State Park and the Point Buchon Trail to Diablo Canyon.

TRIP INCLUDES:

Camping & parking fees; guided hiking; nightly dinners; shuttle transportation; gear haul; evening programs; dinners, hot water/coffee & light breakfast and lunch fixings

 CAMPGROUNDS:

July 20 – Night 1: San Simeon State Park Washburn Campground- Beautiful and primitive.

July 21-25 – Nights 2 thru 5: Morro Bay State Park Group Campground- Large and semi private.

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

There are no additional fitness requirements for this trip.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY MAY CHANGE AS NEW TRAILS AND OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP ON THIS ADVENTURE.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 – Day 1:

Cambria to San Simeon State Park- Beach and nature trail walk.

Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Day 2:

Piedras Blancas to San Simeon State Beach- Beach, bluffs, forest; lighthouse tour and elephant seals.

Friday, July 22, 2021 – Day 3:

Estero Bluffs, Cayucas and Morro beach walk (10+ miles). Morro Rock and otter families.

Saturday, July 23, 2022 – Day 4:

Morro Bay Esplanade; war canoe row across bay to sand spit; sandspit and beach walk (6+miles) to Hazard Canyon.

Sunday, July 24, 2022 – Day 5:

Montano De Oro Bluffs to Windy Point (Diablo Canyon) and Coon Creek

Monday – July 25, 2022 – Day 6

Harmony Headlands State Park

• Hiking shoes, boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Waterproof sandals
• Spare walking shoes & laces
• Comfy camp shoes
• Hiking poles
• Water-proof windbreaker/ or parka for cold nights
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt (protection against sunburn, poison oak, and bugs)
• Layers for upper body
• Hat for sun protection that ties under chin
• Beanie for cold, windy conditions
• Other clothing – underwear, T-shirts, lots of socks, etc.
• Bandana
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen (minimum 30 spf)
• Natural bug repellant
• Personal first aid kit (band aids, blister pads)
• Personal medicines
• Day pack
• Plate, cup, bowl, and eating utensils
• Sturdy Tupperware for leftovers
• Flashlight & headlamp with new batteries
• Spare batteries
• Folding camp chair
• Tent & Ground Cloth
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• REUSABLE Water Bottle
• Trail snacks (power bars or jerky)
• Credit Card & cash for camp showers and treats
• Solar shower if there is no shower at campsite
• Shower towel

What’s Included:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.

Breakfast:

• Coffee: (Regular in percolator with caffeine free available upon request), Teas, Cocoa, Juice, Milk (1/2 & 1/2, 2% Milk, Soy & Almond Milks)
• Sweeteners- (sugar, honey)
• Yogurt
• Biscotti
• Hot Cereals (Instant Oatmeal, and prepare it yourself steel cut oats available)
• Granola
• Walnuts or assorted nuts
• Fruit (fresh)- (Blueberries, Bananas, Apples, Oranges / Cuties)
• Fruit (dried)- Raisins & Craisins

Lunch:

• Breads- (Multi Grail & Gluten Free)
• Almond Butter
• Fruit spreads
• Cold Cuts
• Cheeses (sliced)
• Condiments, (Mustard, Mayonnaise)
• Butter, (Regular and dairy free)

Dinner:

• Dinners are included unless otherwise noted and will be provided by Coastwalk’s Volunteer Food Angels. 

Our Chuckwagon Wrangler will do their best to accommodate you but if you have special dietary needs please bring your food in a small cooler and we will be sure to provide you with ice throughout the trip.

Mike Minky

2022 will be the 9th year that Mike Minky leads the SLO Coastwalk. Mike owns several record companies specializing in a wide range of classics from Cambodian psychedelic surf bands to Calypso to ‘60’s East L.A. garage bands. Mike’s first Coastwalk was joining the 2003 Border to Border walkers for 3 weeks on the San Simeon to Carpinteria leg. As land acquisitions have opened up new trails on the Central Coast, Mike has been bushwhacking and marking for the future route of the California Coastal Trail.

Bob Adams: I was born to a mom that loved taking her dogs for long walks. It was the 50’s & 60’s and San Francisco was a much less “developed” area, offering large areas to hike or drive to one of the many open coastal properties nearby for a daily 4-6-mile walk.

My dad would arrange family gatherings and camping adventures throughout the Western United States. I then spent 24 years flying Air Force Cargo Aircraft around the world which afforded me access to hiking and camping opportunities throughout the globe so that I was able to hike on every continent-including Antarctica!

Alone, with family or like-minded groups I have spent my years with a love of the outdoors. I spent 20 years as a RN at medical, surgical, oncology hospitals units.

I joined Coastwalk several years ago for another opportunity to discover new hiking and camping experiences and have been a Chuckwagon Wrangler supporting Coastwalks in almost every coastal county. This is my first year as a Walk Leader & organizer and I look forward to sharing some of my favorite hiking areas with like-minded friends & coastal enthusiasts”.

Lodging for the Humboldt Adventure will be on the Humboldt University campus at Cypress Hall, which is a series of suites built up the slope of a hillside. Each suite has a living room, bathroom, and a small kitchen area with cooking facilities and a dining table. Some suites have either a balcony or patio off the living room. Laundry facilities are on the ground floor of the Cypress complex. A basketball hoop, barbecue, lawn, and recreation area are located on the grounds adjacent to Cypress.

These suites consist of double and single rooms. All rooms are furnished with a bed, desk and wardrobe closet for each resident. The rooms are wired for optional telephone service and cable T.V. service. Every resident has the ability to access the internet through wired or wireless connections. Residents in each suite are responsible for the cleaning of the common area kitchen, bathroom, living room and hallway.

Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining hall cafeteria style and can include meals for specialty diets. We will prepare our own brown bag lunches for our daytime adventures from food provided.

The suites at Cypress Hall will be the base-camp for all our excursions and we will car pool to the start of each hike . All routes are loops so we will return to our cars without having to retrace our steps.

Parking fees are not included in this trip cost. Please car pool whenever possible. Please bring you CA State Park pass if you have one.
The University is a 2 mile drive from Arcata which is well worth a visit in the evening.

 Monday, June 20

12:00-12:30 PM Check In: We meet at Humboldt State University.

The address is Main Building -Jolly Giant Commons, 355 Granite Avenue Arcata Ca 95521

We meet at the conference desk on the 3rd floor. This may be too early for check-in so please
leave bags in your car.

Parking is in front of the building at the J parking lot.  The parking fees are not included in the
tour price and at the University is $3.50/day, payable at the machine or the cashiers kiosk.

1-2 PM Docent led tour of the campus

3-5 PM Drive 2 miles to Arcata marsh for a docent led birdwatching hike. ( hiking distance 3
miles no elevation gain)

6PM Dinner
7PM introductions and discussion of the following days events

Tuesday, June 21

8AM Breakfast and preparation of lunch
9AM Drive 20 miles to Patricks Point State Park renamed  to “Sue-meg State Park” for a loop hike along the California Coastal Trail . We spend time at the Sue-meg village, a Yurok Native American cultural setting. (hiking distance 6 miles 200ft elevation gain) .

On the return to Arcata there will be an optional hike
along the California Coastal Trail at Clam beach (hiking distance 2 miles no elevation gain)

6PM Dinner
After dinner optional visit to downtown Arcata

Wednesday, June 22
8AM breakfast and preparation of lunch

9AM Drive 6 miles to the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. We visit the center and then
explore the Ma-Le’l dunes on trails rarely open to the public. (2-3 miles heavy walking through sand dunes, 100 ft elevation gain)
12Noon Drive 5 miles to Humboldt Bay Aquatic center where we kayak in the Eureka fishing
harbor.
2PM A short walk on the California Coastal Trail into historic Eureka for a tour of the
renovated downtown and murals.
5PM return to University
6PM dinner
After dinner optional visit to downtown Arcata

Thursday, June 23
8AM Breakfast and preparation of lunch
9AM Checkout
9:30AM Drive 15 miles to Trinidad State beach and hike along the beach loop trail
to Trinidad Head lighthouse. We return to the carpark after a visit to the Humboldt State
University Marine Lab. (hiking distance 3 miles 200ft elevation gain)
1PM tour ends.

What’s Included:

• Meals are included in the Humboldt Adventure. Dining is “all you care to eat” cafeteria style with a hot entrée line that includes vegetarian options and meat entrees, vegetables and side dishes. There is also a soup bar, salad bar, fruit and yogurt and fountain beverages.

* Meal Times – Please note that the first meal provided will be on Monday, Evening, June 20, so please make sure you bring a brown bag lunch for Monday.

Simon & Anne Lowings:  Simon and Anne Lowings are avid hikers. They have trekked worldwide but especially like Nepal where they have been to Everest and Annapurna base camps. Both are now retired and have lived in Sonoma county for 20 years.