Description:
11:15 AM – We will embark upon a 3 mile (approximate) up and back moderately challenging hike from the ocean cliffs in Palos Verdes Estates Preserve up the Lunada Canyon Trail to Agua Amarga Preserve.
Highlights include stunning ocean views, gradual elevation, and encounters with wildlife. Challenges are steep inclines and rocky terrain. Bring hiking boots and trekking poles for support.
12:30 PM – back at the Paseo Del Mar Bluffs: Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve we will take a break to have a snack/lunch (bring your own food/drink, as well as a lawn chair or towel/picnic blanket – there are no benches).
1:30 PM – After we are done lunching/snacking we will proceed down a steep but doable cliffside path to the rugged shoreline beach of this Preserve. We may see south bound migrating gray whales pass by as they make their annual journey to the warm waters of Mexico from the Arctic.
Joe will provide a short-guided lecture of the geologic and oceanographic features of this stunning coastline shore.
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Bring: drinking water in a reusable bottle, lunch/snacks, sun protection, hiking poles may be helpful. Sturdy footwear recommended for trail and rocky areas on the beach. Bring binoculars to better see whales. Carry Emergency Contact Information.
Hike leaders: John Blasco and Joe Holliday (geologist, earth and ocean sciences educator and guide)
Contact: John Blasco, at johnlongbeach@gmail.com or 562-726-4165
Registration is Free and Required; available to 30 persons (please include email address when registering).
Rain cancels and event will be rescheduled.
Carpool/ride sharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation.
If you are in the Long Beach area and are interested in carpooling some of us will be meeting at Hot Java Coffeehouse at 2101 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803-5704 Please arrive no later than 10:00 AM to arrange with each other providing or getting a ride. If the GO people are not obvious, look for the large table close to the window near the Broadway entrance and at least John (pic below) will be there.
Health Issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.
Pet Policy: Dogs on a leash are allowed on the Lunada Canyon Trail only. No dogs allowed on the beach.
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