Hike by the Ocean

Event: 109 🌞😎nnLength: 6 milesnnElevation gain: 800 ftnnRating: ModeratennDifficulty: 5 out of 10nnRoute type: LoopnnHello Nature Lovers! Let’s hike Point Lobos Trail which takes you on a coastal adventure along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean just miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Visitors will encounter a variety of environments, flora, and fauna from lush Monterey pine and Cypress groves to coastal shrub-covered coastline with ocean views to tide pools along the rocky beaches. Expect to see sea lions, shorebirds, and all sorts of ocean wildlife. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve has a network of well-maintained hiking trails. Highlights along this guided walk include Whalers Cove, Bluefish Cove, Sealion Cove, and China Cove.
nMeet at 9:45 am. We’ll start the hike sharp at 10 am. Make sure you are early enough to find a parking spot.nnMeeting Area: Parking entrance, https://goo.gl/maps/Rbp8qrxNt2JugXbU6nnParking: There are 2 ways to park your car. Park at no cost about half a mile to a mile before the entrance, or pay a $10 fee to park your car inside of the park.nnBe prepared: Wear hiking shoes. Near the ocean can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers. Bring smiles for miles, water, snacks, sunscreen. The trail is not dog friendly.nnDO NOT ATTEND if you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.nnLegal Disclaimers: By voluntarily joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.