Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Morning Meander: Follow the Creek

July 24, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2.5

Visit the stately redwoods and lush creekside vegetation along the lower portion of the Purisima Creek Trail with Docent Naturalists Laura Levin, Mary Brunkhorst, and Marie-Anne Neimat. You’ll enjoy a shaded, leisurely-paced hike on gently rolling terrain while observing the special ecosystem of the redwood forest and learning about the logging history of the area. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after July 10 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close July 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

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.

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