NATURE WALKS

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2024 Spring Nature hikes.  Please make contact if you would like a nature walk.

Please contact us for information about Nature Walks

seabiscuit@instawave.net or phone 510-387-6646

 

Available hikes include:

 

April 1:  The Lookout: We will venture on the east side of 101 up through the burn area, and have a chance to see the reforestation work, nature’s own efforts, wildlife returning, and a great view. Mostly moderate difficulty but a consistent uphill and then down.  Option to see waterfall for those able. Bring poles for stability!

April 15: Two Redwood Groves and a Lake: Lichens, sorrel, trilliums in bloom, scenic lake. Moderate, mostly flat 4-5 mile round trip with low water creek crossing.

May 6: The Saddle Loop: this is a vigorous hike up through meadows, a small creek crossing, a mixed forest, grasslands, across the saddle with some pleasant views. It has some steep portions. Be prepared to complete the whole loop, it is possible to get lost if you decide to go back. 4-5 mile trek. This may run over 3 hours.

May 13: Walker Lake Boundary Hike: Hike through redwoods and beyond to lake spillway. Moderate 5-mile round trip with low water creek crossing.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Start time is 9:00 am. except when noted.  Outing duration will vary from 3 to 6 hours.

Children 10 and older are welcome.  Each trip registration limit is 10 persons.

 

WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO PACK
Proper footwear is essential; early spring trips can be muddy good fun, and some have creek crossings.
Wear appropriate (layered) clothing. Protect yourself from sun, rain, mosquitoes, ticks, and poison oak.

In your pack carry water and energy snacks. You may also want to bring your camera, binoculars, magnifier, and field guide.

PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER.

NO SMOKING, NO PETS. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS.

 

For information on Saturday Walking Tours, please see the Tours Page

 

 

Start time is 9:00 am. Walks take about 3 hours. Rain Cancels (but a drizzle doesn’t!)

Children 10 and older are welcome. Limit 10 persons per hike. Pre-registration is required for large groups.

If more than 10 arrive, we may have the ability to break into two groups.

Location: Ridgewood Ranch – Willits, CA

Meet at the La Vida Charter School parking lot:

Googlemaps: https://goo.gl/maps/DF1vam4rs3AP1nSg8

 

Reservations Required. Please contact us at seabiscuit@instawave.net