COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

This morning was chilly at about 43 degrees when we started, but it was a beautiful, clear day with the waves sparkling in the sun. We had a great walk/run up past the Noyo Center's Crow's Nest Interpretive Center and back. 

 "Black Jack Heading Out" by John Loomis

                                                   "Noyo River Sunrise" by John Loomis

Present today were runners Chandra, John, Bob, and Ron and walkers Neil, Cheryl, Charlene, Fran, Shari, Peter, Nancy T, Joe, and Toni. A few of us enjoyed a delicious breakfast at David's afterward. 

                                                 T. Rizzo photo
                                            

                                                          "Morning Visitor" John Loomis
Hope to see you all next week!
Toni                                             

NEXT SUNDAY, October 6 @ 8:00 A.M.:  COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH


EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

Upcoming venues:
Sunday,  10/13  Caspar Logging Road
Sunday,  10/20  Coastal Trail -  Middle
Sunday, 10/27  Mendocino Headlands
Sunday, 11/3  Pudding Creek Trestle (Daylight Saving Time ends)
Sunday, 11/10  Coastal Trail - South

WARD AVENUE

It was an amazing morning!  A mix of high and low clouds were constantly changing colors and shapes over a stormy ocean that made the whole thing feel as though we were in a Imax Theater.  It was 55 degrees, I think, when we started and it was just another perfect morning!

Lake Cleone, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Nancy T., Toni, Deb, Sam, Fran, Cheryl N., Neil, Shari, Peter, John, Nancy and Tom (12).

Early morning in Fort Bragg, J. Loomis photo

To make it easier for other bloggers, I've listed the next few venues here.   It's always best to recheck the location of the current run/walk just a day before, or on the day of the walk/run.  I try not to but sometimes have to change things a bit.

Upcoming venues:
Sunday, 10/6  Coastal Trail - North
Sunday,  10/13  Caspar Logging Road
Sunday,  10/20  Coastal Trail -  Middle
Sunday, 10/27  Mendocino Headlands
Sunday, 11/3  Pudding Creek Trestle (Daylight Saving Time ends)
Sunday, 11/10  Coastal Trail - South

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT. 29TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

VAN DAMME STATE PARK

Hwy. One Bridge at Van Damme, J. Loomis photo

It was a very pretty morning and also comfortable at 55 degrees with no wind.  There's a forecast for rain this evening and tomorrow and all would say, we are long overdue for that.

The Spring Ranch barns at Van Damme, J. Loomis photo

We knew that the trail in Fern Canyon would be eroded badly, so no surprise there.  Nobody got stung by a yellow jacket, perhaps because it was still cool and early.  Nancy and our friend, Tony, each got stung near Bridge 9 a couple of weeks ago.  All in all, it was a great morning!

Reflective pool at Van Damme, J. Loomis photo

Present this morning: Catherine, David, Charlene, Ron, Nancy T., Toni, Joe (and an old friend of Joe's, Leslie, for breakfast), Deb, Fran, Nancy B., Sam, John, Barbara, Nancy and Tom (15).

Thanks John, for today's photos.

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 @ 8:00 A.M.: WARD AVENUE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

Pudding Creek Trestle

Another  beautiful morning!  It was 57 degrees, sunny and calm at 8:00 this morning at MacKerricher State Park.  It's been an unbelievable summer weather-wise.

Jan returned from Ukiah for the day.  It was nice to run with her again.  Also present:  Fran, Nancy T.,  Shari, Peter, Cindy, John, Bob, Nancy and Tom (10).

John got some really nice photos today, showing just how pretty and calm the morning was.  Thanks, John.

Pudding Creek Beach

   
Next Sunday, we will go to Van Damme State Park.  It's been a long time since we've gone there.  The last time, March 24, we found that we couldn't go beyond Bridge 7 due to a large puddle completely over the trail from "wall to wall" and the trail badly eroded up to there.  It is still eroded badly but we can run and walk on it but must be careful.  There are also some agressive yellow jackets up around Bridge 9, beyond where most walkers would turn around.

Pudding Creek, Egret, J. Loomis photo

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT. 15TH @ 8:00 A.M.:  VAN DAMME STATE PARK 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

We had two things going this morning, Caspar Logging Road and the Noyo Headlands Race.

               

Healdsburg Tony, Bob, Nancy and Tom went to the race, where it was as foggy as John's photos above depict it.  Hopefully, those runners from out of town could stick around long enough to see the views they missed during the race.  Tony and Nancy were First Place in their Divisions while Bob was Third, well done!

All photos from J. Loomis, thank you!

       
Running and walking on the Caspar Logging Road were: Charlene, Shari, Peter, Cindy, Nancy T., Neil, John, Sue, Bruce and Toni.

Yesterday (Saturday the 31st), we went for a run on the Van Damme Fern Canyon Trail.  It still has some serious erosion where the creek has run down the trail, but it can be run on and I think walking would be fine.  I'll try to schedule it back in to our rotation as long as the rain doesn't begin.  When it rains, it will again be unsafe.

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT. 8TH @ 8:00 A.M.: PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.