Walking Adventure Group
We have some fun adventures planned on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who are looking to get some exercise and make new friends while enjoying the beauty of Santa Cruz! Walks meet at 9:30 am and aim to return by 11:30 am.
Tuesdays - Enjoy a leisurely walk of a different area each week. The intention of this group is to get outside, move our body, and enjoy nature unfolding.
Thursdays - A slightly faster paced walk for people who enjoy walking 2-4 miles at various elevation gains.
Please go on walks that feel comfortable for you within the corresponding parameters.
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Call 831-420-6180 or email WalkingAdventureGroup@gmail.com.
Smell the Roses
Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
January 6th:
Twin Lakes State Beach Schwan Lake, approx. 1.1 miles:
Park at the Simpkins Family Swim Center. We will be walking on the trails behind the center. Leashed dogs welcome.
January 13th:
Skypark to Cruise Coffee Cafe, approx. 1.5 miles:
Park in the main parking lot for Skypark (not the dog park parking lot). We will take a walk to the Cruise Coffee Cafe located at the transit station. Leashed dogs are welcome (except for inside of the cafe). Relatively flat.
January 20th:
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, approx. 2 miles:
Park in the parking lot of the Seymour Center. We will be walking around within the Seymour Center as a self-guided walk while learning about the sea life around us. $11 (senior) fee required. No dogs allowed.
January 27th:
Carmichael Trail, approx. 2 miles**:
Park at the intersection of Danube & Kamian Way near the Carmichael Trailhead Please carpool if possible as parking is limited. We will complete portions of both the Carmichael trail and Vienna Woods Trail as out and backs. Leashed dogs allowed. Dirt paths, hiking sticks recommended. 285 ft elevation gain.
Walking Adventure Group
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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January 1st:
No Walk Today
No walk today as the Center is closed.
January 8th:
Lodato Park Trail, approx. 1.3 miles**:
Park in the back the parking lot for LightSpeed Martial Arts Academy. Come see some of the most majestic redwood tree trunks in the forest! Lodato Trail has moderate terrain with some elevation gain points. Hiking sticks are recommended. Leashed dogs welcome. Approx. 300ft elevation gain.
January 15th:
Grant Street Park, 2 miles:
Meet at Grant Street Park for a leisurely neighborhood stroll. Leashed dogs are welcome. Easy paved terrain.
January 22nd:
Laguna Creek Wetlands Loop, 1.8 miles:
Park across the highway in the "beach parking" lot. This hike begins in the wetlands surrounding Laguna Creek before heading to the sandy beach. We will be on dirt trails as well as walking along the beach. Leashed dogs are welcome. Walking sticks are recommended. 160ft elevation gain.
January 29th:
Henry Cowell State Park - Fall Creek Unit, 3.2 miles***:
Parking is located on Felton Empire Rd. at Ley Rd. Meet at the Fall Creek Unit Trailhead. We will walk the Fall Creek trail to the Lime Kilns before looping back. Walking sticks are recommended. Moderate to rough terrain, dirt paths, approx. 500ft elevation gain. No dogs allowed.
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Please go on walks that feel comfortable for you within the corresponding parameters.
No asterisk means the walk is less than 100 ft elevation gain.
*: Up to 200 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended.
**: Up to 300 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended.
***: Up to 600 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended.
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Hope to see you soon out at the trails!