Our originally scheduled Abalone and Sacred Coves hike event has been cancelled due to land slippage along the Portuguese Bend area and Trails!
Instead, we are offering the following. Please note the changed location and details! If you are already registered there is NO need to re-register.
LA - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, and Relax
When: Sunday, July 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Malaga Cove, Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Terranea Resort and Beach
Please join us on Saturday July 28th from 10:00 am to 3 pm for a combination of guided hikes including picnic lunch/snack break (bring your own) and optional dessert/ beverage at Terranea resort (bring a few bucks).
The hikes offer stunning scenic views and are good for beginning to moderate skill levels. The trails are along mixed (mostly flat) dirt and sandy paths.
Please arrive by 10:00 AM at:
Roessler Point and Parking Area, Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates 90274
Gazebo at Roessler Point - Palos Verdes Estates
The gazebo was named after former councilman and mayor of Palos Verdes Estates Fred Roessler. It is located at Paseo del Mar and Via Arroyo next to the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club and across the parking lot from Malaga Cove School.
10:15 am: Hike One:
Our resident geologist (just back from the Caucasus Mountain countries) Professor Joe Holliday will guide us along the Malaga Cove Trail which is a scenic short coastal trail down the hill from the Gazebo to the rocks, sand, and surf of the "prettiest beach you've never heard of".
11:45 am:
We depart for Point Vicente Interpretive Center (5.3 miles, 12-minute drive),
31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
12 Noon-ish Lunch/Snack Break:
Free parking lot adjacent to Interpretive Center and Lighthouse Park area.
Meet at the lawn/picnic area just south of Interpretive Center and Museum for lunch/snack break.
Bring your own lawn chair/blanket and packed lunch/snacks (there are also some picnic tables if available).
1:00 pm-ish Hike Two:
Point Vicente Lighthouse to Terranea Beach (2.6 miles round trip) and Sea Cave.
This is an easy trail with breathtaking views as we pass above Pelican Cove and stroll onward to the spectacular Terranea Resort property. There we can stop and enjoy the gorgeous landscape with stunning ocean views and have a coffee/tea/gelato/or even an afternoon adult beverage. The Terranea Beach sea cave is a must sea.
Registration is free and required.
Bring: drinking water in a reusable bottle, lunch and/or snack, sun protection, and wear sturdy footwear. Carry Emergency Contact Information.
We recommend you read our suggested 10 essential items to bring - click here.
Hike leaders: John Blasco and Joe Holliday (geologist and nature guide)
Contact: John Blasco, 562-726-4165, JohnLongBeach@msn.com
* a note about the Palos Verdes land sliding: The PV peninsula has more landsliding than any other urban area in America. It has accelerated recently due to the very wet winter , when rain increased the amount of lubricating groundwater. The size of the landsliding area has doubled now to encompass over one square mile. 100 homes have been affected, as well as the famous Wayfarers Chapel which has had to close and is being dismantled to hopefully find a new site to be rebuilt. Our originally planned hike to the Abalone Cove area had to be cancelled due to the trails being closed by the authorities due to the perceived danger.
Carpooling Information:
Great Outdoors does not organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. Great Outdoors does not have insurance for carpool arrangements and assumes no liability for them. The leader supplies directions to the trailhead, but carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Riders customarily share expenses with drivers. Carpool arranging can be made by interested participants through:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ry30ak
(Hike description at that link will still have the old hiking destination.)
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