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
October 6th:
Downtown Sea Walls Murals, 1.8 miles:
Park at London Nelson Community Center. Day Passes available. We will be walking downtown to see some of the murals 8-20. We will be stopping for coffee at Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company before heading back to London Community Center. Leashed dogs welcome.
October 13th:
Glenwood Open Space Preserve - West Reserve, 2.5 miles**:
Park in the parking lot for the East Glenwood Preserve located at 350 Glenwood Drive. Parking is roughly 100 yards from each entrance. Dirt paths and leashed dogs welcome. We will be walking Blue and Green loops in the area. Approx. 250ft elevation gain.
October 20th:
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 at the transit station. Leashed dogs welcome (except inside the cafe). Relatively flat.
October 27th:
Monarch Grove Trail, 1 mile:
Meet at the intersection of Natural Bridges Dr & Delaware Ave at 9:30am, we will walk up to the Grove trail and marvel at the monarch butterflies followed by a walk along West Cliff towards Swift St and then heading back. Easy terrain. No dogs on trail. Approx. 22ft elevation gain.
Walking Adventure Group
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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October 1st:
Glenwood Open Space Preserve, 3 miles:
Park in the parking lot for the East Glenwood Preserve located at 350 Glenwood Drive. Parking is roughly 100 yards the entrance We will walk the Red and Gold loops. Dirt paths.. Approx. 380ft elevation gain.
October 8th:
Henry Cowell - Fall Creek Unit, 3.4 miles***:
Meet at the Fall Creek Unit Trailhead. We will walk the Fall Creek trail to the Lime Kilns before looping back. Walking sticks recommended. Moderate terrain, dirt paths, approximately 500 ft elevation gain.
October 15th:
Harvey West Park/Evergreen Cemetery, 2.4 miles**:
We will be walking through the cemetery for a little Halloween atmosphere. Then we will head up and around the Evergreen pedestrian walkway to Westlake Pond via Meadow Rd to Spring St. We will head back to Harvey West for a picnic potluck at the Buckeye Picnic area. Approx. 249ft elevation gain.
October 22nd:
Nisene Marks - Aptos Rancho Trail, 2.5 miles**:
Park at the main entrance of Nisene Marks State Park right after you enter at the pay station. Carpooling is recommended as there is a $10 fee for park entry. We will take the Split Stuff Trail to the Aptos Rancho Trail ending near George’s picnic area. Dirt paths, hiking sticks recommended. This trail has some ups and downs, please be aware if elevation is difficult for you! Leashed dogs welcome. 259ft elevation gain.
October 29th:
Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail, 2.4 miles*:
Meet at the corner of Meder St. & the entrance of the Moore Creek Trail. Arroyo Seco Trail is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Relatively flat, paved walkway. 216ft elevation gain.
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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!