Join Docent Naturalists Melissa Hero and Roberta and Jaime Cavazos on a family-friendly, leisurely-paced hike to discover the amazing banana slugs! Learn fun facts while counting how many of these bright yellow creatures you encounter on the Purisima Creek Trail. Bring a light snack to enjoy at a stop along the way where you will also make your own banana slug to take home. (Note: This is a small parking area.) Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after February 4 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close February 16 at 2:00 p.m.
From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.