This is a low key stroll that I thought might interest this list.

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From: GLS Announcement List [mailto:LOMAP-GLS-FORUM@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG] On Behalf Of Lynne Formigli Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:29 AM To: LOMAP-GLS-FORUM@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Subject: seal pup hike

Forecast is for rain Friday and Saturday with a chance of rain Sunday. If its a light rain the hike is on, heavy rain cancels. If we do get to hike, bringing rain gear would be a good idea.
Lynne
Sunday, May 3, 10:00-2:00 PT LOBOS SEAL PUP HIKE Rating: 1A1
This is the time of year to catch the Harbor Seal pups playing in the waves along the shores of Pt Lobos State Reserve located in Monterey. We’ll start our hike at Piney Woods and follow the coast North past the information station. From there we’ll follow the North shore trail to Whaler’s Cove. This trail winds through shrub and forested areas along the coast offering frequent and spectacular views of the rugged coastline. Overlooks of small, protected beaches offer excellent opportunities for viewing sea mammals, including the chance to see the young Harbor Seal pups. After reaching Whaler’s cove we’ll return along the same trail back to the information station. Then we’ll take the short ¼ mile Sea Lion Point Trail loop and follow it back to our starting point by exploring the tide pools along this stretch. Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch at the picnic area back where we started. This hike is 4 miles with some rock scrambling along tide pool area. Hike and picnic is from 10:00 to 2:00 not including travel time. For more info on the park, go to http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/
Bring: Wind proof jacket and layers of clothing, sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, water, snacks, lunch (you don’t have to take lunch on the hike), optional: camera, binoculars
Note: The Big Sur marathon does not conflict with this hike
Rain in Monterey cancels
This park does not allow dogs
Carpool option: Santa Cruz civic parking lot at 8:30 or Carmel & Monterey meet @ the intersection of Rio Road and Highway 1 in Carmel in front of Black Bear Diner 9:30
LEADERS:Lynne Formigli, lformigli@sbcglobal.net Note: Hike Leader is not available by email on the weekends.
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This is a low key stroll that I thought might interest this list.

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From: GLS Announcement List [mailto:LOMAP-GLS-FORUM@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG] On Behalf Of Lynne Formigli Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:29 AM To: LOMAP-GLS-FORUM@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Subject: seal pup hike

Forecast is for rain Friday and Saturday with a chance of rain Sunday. If its a light rain the hike is on, heavy rain cancels. If we do get to hike, bringing rain gear would be a good idea.
Lynne
Sunday, May 3, 10:00-2:00 PT LOBOS SEAL PUP HIKE Rating: 1A1
This is the time of year to catch the Harbor Seal pups playing in the waves along the shores of Pt Lobos State Reserve located in Monterey. We’ll start our hike at Piney Woods and follow the coast North past the information station. From there we’ll follow the North shore trail to Whaler’s Cove. This trail winds through shrub and forested areas along the coast offering frequent and spectacular views of the rugged coastline. Overlooks of small, protected beaches offer excellent opportunities for viewing sea mammals, including the chance to see the young Harbor Seal pups. After reaching Whaler’s cove we’ll return along the same trail back to the information station. Then we’ll take the short ¼ mile Sea Lion Point Trail loop and follow it back to our starting point by exploring the tide pools along this stretch. Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch at the picnic area back where we started. This hike is 4 miles with some rock scrambling along tide pool area. Hike and picnic is from 10:00 to 2:00 not including travel time. For more info on the park, go to http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/
Bring: Wind proof jacket and layers of clothing, sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, water, snacks, lunch (you don’t have to take lunch on the hike), optional: camera, binoculars
Note: The Big Sur marathon does not conflict with this hike
Rain in Monterey cancels
This park does not allow dogs
Carpool option: Santa Cruz civic parking lot at 8:30 or Carmel & Monterey meet @ the intersection of Rio Road and Highway 1 in Carmel in front of Black Bear Diner 9:30
LEADERS:Lynne Formigli, lformigli@sbcglobal.net Note: Hike Leader is not available by email on the weekends.
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