Join Docent Naturalists Lindsay Joye, Fran Keeler, Inga Buyse, and Nick Yatsko for a moderately-paced, exercise-focused hike beneath the redwoods along the Purisima Creek, Grabtown Gulch, and Borden Hatch Mill trails. This route encompasses 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Bring a snack or lunch for a short break. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 26 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Scenic Aerobic hikes are offered at different preserves every second Wednesday. The route of each hike will be determined by the docents based on current trail and weather conditions.
From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.