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Any Suggestions - Other fun hikes? 12 Replies
I love hiking lately, but only go to Madonna or Bishops Peak - I alternate them, but tend to get bored after a while. Does anyone have any other suggestions? HAPPY HIKING!?!?!?!
Started by Jennie Camile. Last reply by Theresa Stanton Jan 17.
New Year's day "resolution" hike anyone? 9 Replies
New Year's morning I will be taking my first steps toward this year's fitness goal of 1200 miles of hiking. Would anyone else be interested in this kind of healtful beginning to the new year? I'm mos…
Started by Walt. Last reply by Carol Maxwell Dec. 30, 2009.
Pt. Buchon Hike Saturday, Oct 17 3 Replies
I'm going to hike out to Pt. Buchon from Montana de Oro on Saturday afternoon, Oct 17. Meet at the gate across the road just south of the Coon Creek Parking area, located at the very southern end of…
Tagged: oro, de, montana, hike
Started by Walt. Last reply by Walt Oct. 21, 2009.
Get your favorite hikes on the record 1 Reply
Some of you may know of the new Sierra Club Trails website. It is in beta right now, released mainly to those on the Sierra Club mailing list. It is a wiki so members of the "community" can add or mo…
Started by Judith. Last reply by Lori Steed Jul. 12, 2009.
Who are the Long Hikers out there? 1 Reply
Are there any of you that would be up for longer hikes? I have a couple that I like to do down here in SB county, such as Tepusquet to LaBrea Cyn (16 miles in and out) and Sunbird Mine near Paradise…
Started by Walt. Last reply by Kristen Apr. 6, 2009.
Does anyone know where
One can hike and find really cool stuff like crystals, arrowheads and such? I just love to hike, browse and find fun stuff. I've found crystals and arrowheads and even a spear tip and skinner... but…
Started by Tami Mar. 31, 2009.
Ranger-Led Hike Through South Hills On Sunday, March 15th 1pm-4pm
Meet at the South Hills Trailhead off Woodbridge St. Take South Street East and turn right into Exposition Dr. Road will turn into Woodbridge Street. Trailhead is on the right. Please bring water an…
Tagged: Hike
Started by Elise Mar. 3, 2009.
Any other gimpy hikers out there?
I love to hike but I have had to cut back severely because of bad arthritis in my knees. Because of a long-term flareup I had to cut out exercise altogether for several months and regained a ton of w…
Started by Judith Feb. 14, 2009.
Pt. Buchon hike/walk, Thursday Jan 29 16 Replies
Ok, We'll do this hike on Thursday Jan 29 instead. For those traveling from SLO or points south we can meet at the parking lot in front of Petsmart near Costco to carpool, otherwise meet at the trai…
Started by SLO Swimmer. Last reply by SLO Swimmer Jan. 30, 2009.
Pt.Sal redux: Saturday Jan 10 10:00 a.m. 35 Replies
I had no takers last week.. maybe it was a little intimidating. So.. this Saturday, I will be hiking Pt. Sal. Go to Hotspots/Outdoors and read up a little. We will do the front side of the trail only…
Started by Walt. Last reply by Walt Jan. 12, 2009.
Point Sal hike Monday Jan. 5 10:00 am 10 Replies
I am going to hike out to Point Sal State Beach on Monday Jan 5. I would love to make this a CCT hiker's day. Go to the Outdoors Hotspots and read about the hike, get directions, etc. You can opt to…
Started by Walt. Last reply by Walt Jan. 3, 2009.
Treasure hunting hike - Tuesday Dec, 30th 11:00am 5 Replies
Geocaching hike in Irish hills on this coming Tuesday. For those of you that don't know what Geocaching is, it basically is using a GPS to find "treasures" that other people hide. There is a trail he…
Started by SLO Swimmer. Last reply by nivek Jan. 2, 2009.
Painted Rock 4 Replies
My husband and I went out to Painted Rock on the Carrizo Plains this last weekend. This fossilized sand dune is open to the public. I know there are more than a few spots in this area that have india…
Started by Lynnetta Zuzow. Last reply by Walt Dec. 18, 2008.
Oats Peak Saturday.... 1 Reply
So far I have three counting me. We're planning on a hike/run to the top on Saturday. We're meeting at the ranger station in Montana de Oro at 9:15. Anyone interested?
Started by Dennis. Last reply by Walt Dec. 14, 2008.
Peakbagger? 1 Reply
Share what peaks you've got in your bag...
Started by Joshua. Last reply by Walt Dec. 11, 2008.
Would anyone be interested in a hike out Pt. Sal way Saturday, 12/13? 6 Replies
I'd be happy to have some folks go along, if there is interest. The hike is strenuous, being about 5.5 miles each way. The first 2.4 miles rises from 650 ft msl to 1250 msl. then descends to sea leve…
Started by Walt. Last reply by Joshua Dec. 11, 2008.
I know I'm not the only one... 23 Replies
I'd certainly like to get the scoop on the hikes everybody enjoys around the Central Coast. I've been everywhere but here, and have a lot of ground to cover. Post away!
Started by Joshua. Last reply by JenBMommy Dec. 7, 2008.
Big Sur Hiking 1 Reply
I love this website. Check it out- hopefully you'll dig it too. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/index.html
Started by Joshua Dec. 5, 2008.
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Comment by Sandih5@sbcglobal.net on January 26, 2010 at 9:35am - Thanks for the info on Pt. Sal. We've been wanting to do it.
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Comment by Walt on January 26, 2010 at 9:15am -
I will be hiking out to Pt. Sal State beach again on Saturday morning, Jan 30. Let me know if you plan on going so that I can forward any last minute details.
I start walking promptly at 9:00 am. Read the hike description in the "Hotspots" section:
http://www.centralcoasttoday.com/hotspot/topics/point-sal-state-beach
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Comment by kristy on December 29, 2009 at 4:52pm - Went yesterday and it was a little overcast but beautiful as always. Wish I could go with but gonna be out of town. Let me know any other hikes you decide on.
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Comment by Walt on December 29, 2009 at 9:15am
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Anyone want to hike the Point Sal trail with me on Sunday, Jan 3?
It's near Guadalupe, moderate to strenuous, in and out, about 11 miles to the beach and back. Requires 3-4 hours total time.
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Comment by Walt on October 20, 2009 at 7:46pm
- I went on out to Pt. Buchon Saturday. The trail had healed nicely following the rain. It was a little breezy, but still a wonderful afternoon. Be advised: winter hours out there now. Trail is shut down and gates locked at 4:00 pm
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Comment by Walt on October 15, 2009 at 10:25am
- I'm going to hike out the Pt. Buchon trail at Montana de Oro this Saturday afternoon, Oct 17. If anyone wants to go, you are more than welcome. See the Pt. Buchon Hike discussion above for details.
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Comment by Elise on July 14, 2009 at 10:04am - See you there, Walt!
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Comment by Walt on July 14, 2009 at 9:45am
- Some folks will be walking the Johnson Ranch trail Wednesday, 7/15 if anyone is interested.
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Comment by Walt on June 28, 2009 at 4:44pm
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The first half of the Point Sal hike, up to the VAFB gate and back, is 4.8 miles r/t. Uphill most of the way, but the incline isn't too bad. You'd probably feel about the same as when you got back from the Lighthouse, even though this is a little farther.
If you go all the way to the beach, it's closer to 11 miles, and considerably steeper.
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Comment by Elise on June 28, 2009 at 4:40pm
- Hey Walt, I don't know anything about this hike, and I'm too lazy to get out my SLO Hikes guidebook in this moment (plus, even if I looked it up, I'd still turn to you for advice) .... so, tell me, if I give you these parameters: the lighthouse hike was a bit much with the incline, the BJT is pretty flat and a slight bit more of an incline might be okay if distance were less, how does Point Sal compare?
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