The Fog Dodgers invite all residents and visitors of the Mendocino Coast to join us on our weekly group runs and walks. We have runners and walkers of all abilities (and even some bikers) and we have only one "rule" - we start at exactly 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Exercise at your own pace (1/2 hour out, 1/2 hour back) and experience the fresh Mendocino coastal air.

Fog Dodgers provides a fun, safe way to explore some of our local trails and back roads and to meet new friends. You can find out where we're going to be by reading the bottom of last week's post, then clicking on the "Our Routes" tab above. We average 15-20 persons each Sunday and typically half will go to breakfast together afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

MACKERRICHER STATE PARK

It was a bit chilly this morning at 45 degrees but it was calm and beautiful with clear blue skies.  We met at the Lake Cleone Parking Lot and I believe that everyone went south from there, out to Laguna Point or south on the Haul Road.

Many people's homes and businesses were lost this week in the worst fires to ever hit California.  We were fortunate to be living here, where the skies were only briefly filled with a light smokiness.  John's pictures below, show the extent of our discomfort, only a little smoke and pretty sunrises.


smoky sunrise over Mendocino






 Present today:  Cheryl N., Neil, Shari, Peter, Toni, Joe,
Nancy T., Roger, Charlene, Ron, Jan, John, Joel, Bob,
Catherine, David, Fran, Nancy and Tom (19).



All photos by John Loomis, thanks John!

It was a beautiful morning along the MacKerricher Haul Road.  A little cold at the beginning but perfect after a few minutes of warm-up.
J. Loomis photo

 Next Sunday, we will try out a new venue.  The Mid-week Fog Dodgers have been using it regularly lately due to Big River Road construction closing that road.  We really like this "Mendocino" run/walk.  It offers numerous routes, beautiful views and ample parking.  Be sure to run/walk opposing the traffic (left side) or off of the pavement.

 Sunday, October 22nd, Mendocino (starting at the Heeser Drive restrooms)

 Sunday, October 29th, Pomo Bluffs - Noyo Bay (this week I am suggesting that it's possible 
to start off going south and checking out the Hare Creek Beach Access Trail, looping around and back to the college and then proceeding to the Noyo Bridge and Coastal Trail.)  I did this recently and found it a nice variation.

 Sunday, November 5th, Van Damme State Park

 Sunday, November 12th, Pudding Creek Trestle

 Sunday, November 19th, Bin 2 Bin 2 Bin, Harvest Market Thanksgiving Run/Walk
NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 22 ND @ 8:00 A.M.:  MENDOCINO (starting at the Heeser Dr. restrooms.  They are on the north side of the roadway that goes around the Mendocino Headlands, just west of the town of Mendocino, can't miss them.)


 EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.:  MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWN.  Beginning at the Heeser Drive restrooms.

Posted by Tom at 12:42 PM

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