Celebrate this Valentine Day with a hike to honor your affection for the natural world. Join Midpen’s Interpretive Specialist Katie Renz and Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel and Marie Faust Evitt for an open-hearted wander through the redwood forests while absorbing the ocean view. You’ll botanize among heart-shaped plants, blush while learning about courtship rituals of local species, and consider how preservation and stewardship are acts of love. This hike encompasses steep sections but is leisurely-paced and with frequent stops. (Note: Bring a pen and blank paper for a sit-spot journaling exercise, a brief poem or passage about the natural world to share, and a lunch.)
Meet at the North Ridge Parking Area on Skyline Boulevard. From the north: From the Highway 92 and Highway 35 intersection, travel on Highway 35 south approximately 4.4 miles. The parking area will be on your right. From the south: From Highway 84 and Highway 35 intersection, travel on Highway 35 north approximately 8 miles. The parking area will be on your left.