Noyo Headlands Park North

 Well, today we truly were the Fog Dodgers. It actually was very pleasant to have that light, Fort Bragg fog, after all the recent spectacular weather.  But, with no wind and a pleasant 52 degrees, it made for a great walk/run. John took this foggy picture of the Noyo Bridge this morning.  Next to it is how it looked yesterday!

Noyo Bridge in his morning's fog

Noyo Bridge yesterday

As Tom’s away and I’m writing the blog, you’ll be surprised to see a list of names for the 13 people that came this morning, but I had a special request from Zelda!  You’ll not be surprised however, if I missed someone, so apologies if I did miss  you.

The new Noyo Headlands trails continue to provide wonderful walks and spectacular views of our coastline.  Even today, in the mist, it looked beautiful, but in the morning sun, just can’t be beaten.
 

Noyo Headlands North trail

In attendance this morning were Neil, Rick, Nancy B, Roger, Nancy T, Toni, Joe, Joel, John, Susan, Bruce, Fran, and of course Zelda. Our group was fortunate to include Joe, the artist, as he was able to explain the significance of the unusual design of the bench dedicated to Jere Mello.

Unfortunately, I can’t find anything funny to report today, probably as I was having trouble waking up this morning, so here’s a joke instead.  What did the fog say to the fog dodgers, having been away for a while?  – I mist you.

Quickly moving on, I took a photo this morning of Toni, Nancy B and Joe walking off into the mist – sort of capturing this morning’s very pleasant walk.

Just a reminder that next Saturday is the world’s largest Salmon Barbecue.  It’s always a wonderful event, so hope to see you there.

The World's Largest Salmon Barbecue

Have a good week and see you all next Sunday at Ward Avenue.

SUNDAY, JULY 3RD, WARD AVENUE, (to avoid the weekend "crowds"), see "Our Routes" above.

SUNDAY, JULY 10TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH (across from Taco Bell) see "Our Routes".

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 3RD @ 8:00 A.M.: Ward Avenue

Father's Day, Caspar Logging Road

Flowers for dad, J. Loomis photo

Happy Father's Day to all the dads.  It was a beautiful, 53 degree, clear blue sky morning when we took off at 8:00 this morning.  We ran and walked Jackson State Forest Road 500, starting at "The Scales" or the junction with Road 600.

Caspar Mill Site, J. Loomis photo

After a very long and steady uphill run, we coasted back downhill at a pretty good clip.  Successfully navigating past all of the rocks that want to trip you, we all declared it to be a good run.  Joel, faster than the rest of us, ran way out in front (mountain lion decoy!).

J. Loomis photo, duck in flight

Present today:  Fran, Tom T., Joel, Nancy T., Roger, Bill, Jordan, Jan, John, Neil, Toni, Joe, Susan, Bruce, Nancy and Tom (16).

Caspar Orchard Road, J. Loomis photo

Next week, we again get to check out half of our newest Coastal Trail.  It is friendly for all, walkers, runners, dogs and bikes.  Parking lot is at the west end of Elm Street.  From the start, you can go either north towards MacKerricher or south towards Noyo.  It is very nice!


SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - NORTH ( Glass Beach Parking Lot), see "Our Routes" above.
SUNDAY, JULY 3RD, WARD AVENUE, (to avoid the weekend "crowds"), see "Our Routes" above.
SUNDAY, JULY 10TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH (across from Taco Bell) see "Our Routes".

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - NORTH, (Starting at the parking lot near Glass Beach.)

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

It's better known as MacKerricher Haul Road but at the Pudding Creek Trestle, is where we start.

J. Loomis photo

It was really nice out this morning, 56 degrees, full sun and a light breeze.  The ocean and the waves were beautiful!  There was a thin marine haze in the air and we had lots of happy people!
Ron, with his keen eye for nature, had close sightings of a river otter and a weasel.

J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Greg (Chico), Deb, Sam, Fran, Charlene, Ron, Joel, Zelda, Jan, Shari, Peter, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Susan, Bruce, Nancy and Tom (18).  Well, maybe not "lots" of happy people but we did have a very nice group and we were happy!

I think 14 of us had breakfast at David's and as always, it was very good.

Next week's run/walk is still my favorite venue.  I like it because of the different options you have when beginning, either up, or down, or trail or road.  You do have to be careful though because of the loose rock on the road.  I can't afford to fall down again, too well known now at the hospital!  Next week is also good for walking your dog or riding your bike.

We're avoiding Big River lately because of the mosquitoes.  Too bad, because it works well for most of us.  Also avoiding Russian Gulch and Van Damme due to trail conditions, summer crowds, and dogs are not allowed.  

SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS
SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - NORTH ( Glass Beach Parking Lot), see "Our Routes" above.
SUNDAY, JULY 3RD, WARD AVENUE, (to avoid the weekend "crowds"), see "Our Routes" above.
SUNDAY, JULY 10TH, NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH (across from Taco Bell) see "Our Routes".

NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  CASPAR LOGGING ROADS, see "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - SOUTH

It was a little confusing this morning regarding where to run.  We now have several different venues with "Noyo" in their name.  Next year, a couple of them will be joined together and that will simplify matters.  Until then, well, we  (I) will try to be very specific as to where we are meeting.   I think that everybody did find us today, it was just a small attendance day.

J. Loomis photo, this morning's coastal fog

Maybe it was the weather that kept some home.  It wasn't a pretty day.   A thick ground fog reduced visibility to about a half mile or less but a calm, 51 degrees, made perfect running and walking weather.

J. Loomis photo, (pink poppy in the center)


Those present today:  Mary, Joe, Rick, Nancy T., Roger, Susan, John, Nancy and Tom (9).  Seven of us had breakfast at David's, where we said goodbye to Mary, hopefully for just a couple of years.

J. Loomis photo, blooming Corpse Flower

J. Loomis photo, we left nobody behind

SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH, CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

NEXT SUNDAY, DATE @ 8:00 A.M.: PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE, see "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.