Field Trip: Whaleshead – Indian Sands Hike 

Saturday, July 27, 10:00 AM
Field Trip: Whaleshead – Indian Sands Hike 
Leader: Olivia Dethlefsen
Location: Whaleshead Beach (Upper parking lot)

We will gather at the upper parking lot for Whaleshead Beach (At the top of the hill, not the parking near the beach). The hike will begin at 10:15 and is expected to take at least two to three hours depending on how far participants want to go. This will be a strenuous hike of about three to four miles, with considerable elevation change.

The plan is to take the coast trail north to the vicinity of a pullout between Whalehead Beach and the large Indian Sands parking lot. In this area, we will find orange bush monkeyflower near the northern edge of their range, expected to be blooming in late July.

At this point we have the option of doing a longer hike all the way to the bluffs at Indian Sands, which would be around six miles total, increasing the hiking time to five or six hours, or we can turn back here depending on group interest. There is also the option to take a short but steep walk and see the sea bluffs on the tip of Whaleshead itself.

Please be aware that there may be poison oak in places along the trail. Usually this trail is well maintained, so it is not an issue except when leaving the path.

To sign up, or with any questions, please email Olivia at 

ol**************@gm***.com











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