Join Docent Naturalists Sabra Abraham, Lindsay Joye, and Nick Yatsko in taking respite in the cool redwoods as you say goodbye to summer. On this moderately-paced hike, you'll explore a number of different habitats as you climb up through the redwoods following Purisima Creek, then along the lovely single-track Craig Britton Trail, and back via the Harkins Ridge Trail. This will be a challenging loop with some steep and uneven terrain and a rest stop for lunch. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after September 7 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Purisima Creek trailhead on Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel south on Highway 1 approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on Verde Rd. and traveling 0.25 miles, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Rd. (Verde Rd. splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Rd. to reach the preserve. There are 7 spaces and 1 ADA parking at this area.