When the first rains break the long summer drought, the redwood forest floor comes back to life. Join Docent Naturalists Catherine Xun, Susan Dunn, and Mari Aldridge to find what the water wakes: mosses brightening, ferns unfurling, and mushrooms rising through the duff. On this moderately-paced hike you'll descend the Purisima Creek Trail, walk beneath the tall redwoods of the Craig Britton Trail, then climb out along the Harkins Ridge and North Ridge trails. This is a point-to-point route with a short car caravan to Redwood Roadside Parking. Participants must stay for the full hike. Bring a snack and water; hiking poles recommended for the steep sections. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after November 4 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close November 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the North Ridge Parking Area on Skyline Boulevard. This entrance is next to the now closed Kings Mountain Country Store. The parking lot is 4.5 miles south of Highway 92, and 8.1 miles north of Highway 84.