Visit the beautiful redwoods and verdant vegetation of the lower portion of Purisima Creek Trail with Docent Naturalists Mary Brunkhorst, Nick Yatsko, and Kate Bauer. You'll enjoy a moderately-paced hike observing second-growth redwoods and learning about the logging history of the area. You’ll search for ferns and banana slugs on the way to the creekside lunch stop along the Craig Britton Trail. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after July 23 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 5 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.