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
December 2nd:
Lodato Park Loop, 1.3 miles**:
Come see some of the most majestic redwood tree trunks in the forest! Lodato Trail used to be just beyond a backyard full of wooden sculptures. Unfortunately, they aren't there anymore but the trail is still stunning. Leashed dogs welcome. Approx. 300ft elevation gain. 1.3 miles.
December 9th:
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Walk, 1.78 miles:
Meet at the front steps of London Nelson Community Center, we will walk to down to the Wharf and back to the Center, stopping by Firefly Cafe for coffee and a chat. Approx. 67ft elevation gain.
December 16th:
Glenwood East Reserve - Red Loop, 1.8 miles:
Park in the parking lot for the West Glenwood Preserve located at 350 Glenwood Drive. Parking is roughly 100 yards from each entrances. Dirt paths and leashed dogs area welcome. We will be walking the Red Loop. Approx. 187ft elevation gain.
December 23rd:
No Walk Today
No walk today due to the holidays.
December 30th:
No Walk Today
No walk today due to the holidays.
Walking Adventure Group
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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November 27th:
No Walk Today
No walk today as the Center is closed.
December 4th:
Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve, approx. 2 miles:
Park at the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve parking lot. We will be walking in and taking the Wallflower loop. Leashed dogs allowed. Dirt paths, hiking sticks recommended. 95 ft elevation gain.
December 11th:
Quail Hollow Ranch, 3.3 miles***:
We will be hiking Sunset Trail to Woodrat Trail to Discovery Loop at Quail Hollow! Some winter flowers are still in bloom, and we may see some horses out in the corrals as well. No dogs allowed. Approx. 500ft elevation gain
December 18th:
Glenwood Open Space Preserve, approx 2-3 miles**:
Meet at the Land Trust's Glenwood Open Space Preserve parking lot, at approximately 350 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley (a dirt lot just north of the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Kerry Court). We will walk northward from the lot (about 0.5 miles) to the Preserve entrance and hike several of the single-track dirt trail loops in the 166 acres of the Preserve. We will hike through varying habitats including grassland, riparian and oak woodland, and enjoy sweeping views of Scotts Valley. Easy to moderate terrain with a few steep stretches. Walking stick recommended.
December 25th:
No Walk Today
No walk today as the Center is closed.
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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!