Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Hike

With 30 miles of hiking trails and an active landslide there is always something new and different to explore. The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve is made up of 10 reserves and we'll be hiking in two of them: The Portuguese Bend Reserve and The Filiorum Reserve.

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Our hike will begin in the Filiorum Reserve on the Rattlesnake Trail. The reservse consists of 900 acres and a wildlife corridor linking the Three Sisters Reserve and the Portuguese Bend Reserve. As we sweep through this area to the Portuguese Bend Reserve highlights will include Gary's Gulch and a Euclyptus grove. If it's clear, we will have a beautiful view of Catalina Island

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The Portuguese Bend Reserve consists of rolling hills, five distinct steep canyons and rock outcrops, with coastal sage scrub habitat, a community of intensely fragrant and drought resistant shrubs and flowering plants.

Highlights include areas known as Lemonadeberry Parcel, Eagle's Nest, the Badlands, an active landslide and a pillow lava outcrop called Ailor Cliff.

Directions toTrailhead

From 91 fwy West bound, head south on 110 fwy. Exit Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH) West (Right) approx. 3 miles . Turn left on Crenshaw (after passing Norms on your left) for 3.8 miles t Del Cerro Park is near the end of Crenshaw.

Approximately 6 miles, 900 feet elevation gain.

What to bring

1-3 liters water, sun hat, sunscreen, snack, possibly a jacket or windbreaker, hiking poles are optional.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY - ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By joining and/or participating in this and any Lazy Ass Hiking event or activity you agree to be fully responsible for your own safety and behavior and to hold the organizers and participants harmless from any loss, damage or liability that may occur during this event or while in transit to and from the event. You are responsible to know your limits and determine whether you are in adequate physical shape to complete the hike or not. In addition, you understand and accept that hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injury or death and that the organizers are not professional hikers or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies.