Join Docent Naturalists Sabra Abraham, Lindsay Joye, and Nick Yatsko in taking respite in the cool redwoods as you say goodbye to summer. On this moderately-paced hike, you'll explore a number of different habitats as you climb up through the redwoods following Purisima Creek, then along the lovely single-track Craig Britton Trail, and back via the Harkins Ridge Trail. This will be a challenging loop with some steep and uneven terrain and a rest stop for lunch. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after September 7 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 20 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.