On this cool Sunday we hiked the usual route around the MENDOCINO HEADLANDS. There was a very good turnout. Hiking were Diana, Jeff, Nancy, Tom, Eric, Deb, Sam, John, Sky, Kelly, Shari, Jean, Charlene, Barbara, Chris, Dave, Fran, with Lynne and Steve. Then Beth and Bob showed up a bit late.
The usual breakfast at Saint Anthony's
John's photos:
Fog-Dodgers-Headlands-Walk
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
The rains let up and we walked CASPAR LOGGING ROAD. The road was muddy in places but not bad.The cool weather makes walking easier I think. Hiking were Deb, Sam, Nancy, Tom, Eric, Kelly, John, Shari, Fran, Charlene, Frank, Barbara, Joe, Jean, Kim, Doug and Bowie. So, a good turnout.
John's photos:
Fern-Creek-Christmas-Tree
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
The rain pretty much let up for our walk at BIG RIVER. The trail itself was flooded in several places and our fastest hikers actually turned around a minute early rather than wade thru a "lake". But at least the wind was mild. Hiking roster: Nancy, Tom, Sky, Charlene, Deb, Sam, Joe, Eric, John, Kelly, Mark, and Bob (12).
The Good Life,being the closest Fogdodger eatery, hosted eight of us for breakfast.
Big-River-East
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
It was cool and a bit windy this morning hiking from COASTAL TRAIL – SOUTH. We walked north and took the narrow path detouring out to a rocky peak and then out to the four way chair on the point. Large waves and early morning sun. Hiking were Tom, Eric, Diana, Jeff, Barb, John, Deb, Sam, Mark, Shari, Claudette, Fran, Joe, and Bob, running. We were joined later on the path by Beth and Bob. Diana headed back early to prepare for the party but we all ended up getting back to the parking lot a bit early because we hiked back from our detour a relatively short distance to the parking lot.
Afterwards everybody (I think) went to Diana and Jeff's house for the annual Christmas party which we had not done for six years! There we were joined by Nancy and a few others (19), for a wonderful party in their wonderful house. Thanks to Diana and Jeff for hosting. Lots of fun.
Some photos from John:
A-deflated-christmas
NEXT SUNDAY, December 29 @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, BIG RIVER. You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
First, I want to announce that Diana and Jeff have graciously offered to host a party at their house next Sunday, December 22 after the hike. Thus the traditional holiday breakfast pot luck party of yesteryear is making a comeback. Yay!
Directions to their house: The address is 18731 Trillium Lane. Take Hwy 20 east from Hwy 1 and go one mile and turn right on Trillium Lane. Go all the way to the end and it is the last driveway on the left. There is a sign at the driveway entrance that says Forest View. We recommend not using GPS as it almost always takes people to Veronica Lane which ends up in a dead end gravel/dirt road.
Today we hiked at RUSSIAN GULCH State Park but took some detours in anticipation of blockages on the main trail due to the recent rains, a good idea since the trail was blocked further up the creek. We walked over to the beach, which is dominated by the massive arches of the highway bridge, and then walked the regular trail. Hiking were Kelly, Eric, Nancy, Tom, Diana, Jeff, John, Deb, Sam, Jean, Fran, Charlene, Mark, Barbara, Sky, Shari, and Joe (17).
Afterwards ten of us went to the Good Life in Mendocino. The patio was relatively empty for a change. I guess the weather and the Highway 128 closure has left Mendocino somewhat empty.
John's photos:
Russian-Gulch-Bridge
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
We hiked at VAN DAMME today on a cool but sunny Sunday. Some of us hiked to the location of an old bridge supported by wooden beams, which is now gone awaiting repairs we assume, as the beams had been removed and set on the ground. Hiking were Shari, Fran, Jean, Charlene, Chris, Sarah, Eric, Sky, John, Joe, Nancy (back again, but walking a shorter distance), Tom, Kelly, Diana, Jeff, Deb, and Sam (17).
Afterwards many went to St Anthony's for our usual bargain breakfast.
John submitted a large collection of photos:
VanDamme-Bridge
Mushroom-Group
VanDammeHouse-on-the-hill
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.
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