NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD

This morning, we ran and walked on Navarro Ridge Road.  We used this venue last on May 24, 2015.  We don't do it very often because it's further than many want to drive early on a Sunday morning.  It was suggested today, that perhaps three times a year would be about right.  John said that the road kind of has seasons and the views are always different.  From the photos that John took, both today and a couple very recent, you can see why we don't want to forget about this venue, it is beautiful!

Haystacks at Elk, J. Loomis photo

John took these photos from the Navarro Ridge area.  Thanks, John!

J. Loomis photo

It was 49 degrees with overcast/foggy skies this morning.  As our hour progressed, a drizzle became heavier and heavier, so most of us were pretty wet by the time we finished.

Navarro Ridge, J. Loomis photo

Out for the walk or run this morning:  Mary, Fran, Nancy B., Rick, Toni, Joe, Shari, Peter, John, Charlene, Ron, Bob and Tom (13).

Navarro Ridge, J. Loomis

I couldn't stay for the Grange Breakfast but most did.  It's another reason that this is a good venue.  I hope that it was enjoyed by all.

Green shed, J. Loomis photo

Cow barn, J. Loomis photo

This week, it's forecasted to get rainy near the weekend.  I hope that our parking area at Russian Gulch doesn't get too muddy.  The trail in Fern Canyon is already a mess but for the walkers, there are lots of different loops and trails that make this one a very nice walk!

Potters, J. Loomis photo

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK
SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH, BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD
SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH, POMO BLUFFS PARK- NOYO BAY 
SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS
SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD, VAN DAMME STATE PARK
SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH, WARD AVENUE

NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, see "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

Noyo Headlands Park- North

J. Loomis photo

This morning, we met near Glass Beach and ran and walked the trail at Noyo Headlands Park.   We did the north section, as the two halves are not joined yet and it will be awhile before they are.  When the trails connect in the future, it's going to be a great trail.  Now, it's a nice trail.

Early and cold arrivals

It was brisk when we met, 38 degrees with a steady breeze and mostly sunny skies.  John caught a picture of some kind of weird cloud formations.

strange clouds, J. Loomis photo

A nice turnout today, 31 seemingly  happy people!  Present were:  Sheila, Martha, Bill, Jordan, Mary, Heidi, Orah. Steve, Neil, Joel, Fran, Gay, Mark, Susan, Bruce, Jordan, Nancy T., Roger, Nancy B., Rick, Toni, Joe, Charlene, Ron, John, Shari, Peter, Donna, Jamie, Nancy and Tom (31).

Blackbirds, J. Loomis photo

J. Loomis photo

SUNDAY, FEB. 28TH, NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (Great Grange Pancake Breakfast!)
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK
SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH, BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD
SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH, POMO BLUFFS PARK- NOYO BAY 
SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 28TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (see "Our Routes" above).  This one is a little further for those from Fort Bragg.  It's worth it for the good Grange pancake breakfast (with eggs, ham, juice and coffee).  Nice views from the ridge if it is clear.

EVERY TUESDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

WARD AVENUE

Valentine's Day, Lake Cleone, J. Loomis photo

Thank you John, for today's photos.  And thanks for the run.  On some mornings, the benefits of walking or running with a group are more apparent.  This morning, the beach seemed longer and straighter, the sand softer and the morning greyer.  On my own, I may not have kept going but with a group, you kind of just keep going.  It was 48 degrees and calm, skies were mostly overcast with high clouds and the surf was large with several breaks.

J. Loomis photo

J. Loomis photo

   
     






Present today:  Susan, Bruce, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Joe, Neil, Orah, Steve, Fran, Bill, Heidi, Jan, Joel, Bob, John, Nancy and Tom (18).






Next Sunday, we'll do the north section of the new Coastal Trail.  It's the half that starts near Glass Beach and from there, you can go either north or south.

J. Loomis photo

J. Loomis photo

SUNDAY, FEB. 21ST, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK NORTH (Beautiful views), see "Our Routes" above.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28TH, NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (Great Grange Pancake Breakfast!)
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK
SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH, BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD
SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH, POMO BLUFFS PARK- NOYO BAY 
SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 21ST , NOYO HEADLANDS PARK NORTH, @ 8:00 A.M.:  (see "Our Routes" above). We will start at the Glass Beach Parking Lot.

EVERY TUESDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of it's south end.

EVERY THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

Mendocino Bay this week, J. Loomis photo

Thanks to John, for this morning's photos.  Big surf during the past week was really amazing and even though it's just early February, things are beginning to look like Spring.

Early morning moon, J. Loomis photo

We had a beautiful morning at Big River, for this morning's run and walk.  The tide was very high, the winds were calm and skies completely blue and clear. 

French Prune blossom, J. Loomis photo

 
Bill  brought his wife, Martha, for her first visit, nice to meet you Martha, and grandson Jordan.    Also with us this morning:  Laura, Joel, Chandra, Fran, Orah, Steve, Tom T., Nancy B., Rick, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Joe, Bob J., Mary, Cheryl, Cyd, Nancy and Tom (22.

J. Loomis photo

SUNDAY, FEB. 14TH, WARD AVENUE
SUNDAY, FEB. 21ST, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK NORTH (Beautiful views), see "Our Routes" above.
SUNDAY, FEB. 28TH, NAVARRO RIDGE ROAD (Great Grange Pancake Breakfast!)


NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 14TH @ 8:00 A.M.: WARD AVENUE,  see "Our Routes" above.  It should be about a 2.0 and outgoing  tide when we start, so you can choose between going on the beach or taking the Haul Road.


EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M. GROUP RUN AT RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK  and every THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN @ VAN DAMME STATE PARK