Name: smuggler's cove sea caves --the new easier way and optional dinner after
Start: 2011-05-07T12:30:00-07:00
End: 2011-05-07T15:30:00-07:00
Location: Forrestal Nature Preserve

I am adding dinner afterwards because after driving so far, I usually eat grilled seafood at port's o call village after the hike. i have done this the last few times and the people who have joined me have really enjoyed the food there. There is a seafood market there where you can choose the seafood you want and they will cook it the way you want. Also they have a food court where you choose what you want. If you don't want seafood they also have other things. Then we sit together on the benches and eat. They also have booze and beer for you fun people out there. The place is not far from the road we go back to the freeway on.

OK before i start if the gate to the forrestal nature preserve is closed
Then we meet at the gate. If it is open. keep driving til the
street ends and meet there. Read exact details below in the directions.

Hike leader: fearless leader Jose

When: Saturday May 7, 2011, 12:30pm

What to bring: Water, hiking shoes, snack, hat, dress for weather,
sunblock, and a smile for jose

Hike level: advanced beginner 5 miles RT, 700 ft gain loss-- walking on
trails,roads, and fireroads. Some steep areas, up and down.
The hike should take 3 hours

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THERE IS ONLY A PORT-A-POTTY FOR A TOILET ON THE TRAIL.
SO PLEASE GO TO THE RESTROOM BEFORE YOU GET HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

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Directions: ok the place we are meeting is the forrestal nature preserve
in Rancho palos verdes. The address is above and you can click on it to see where it is or
follow these directions.
From where ever you are get to the 110 freeway. Go south til the freeway ends
in San pedro. It specifically ends at gaffey street. Go south on gaffey street
for a while. On 25th street you make a right turn. be careful at the intersection of
gaffey and 25th street. It is a wierd intersection, so be on the right lane with
the right turn arrow. when you get there you will see why.
You will be at 25th street for a while. Then 25th street ends and becomes palos verdes
drive. this happens when you enter rancho palos verdes city.
As you are driving you will see the trump golf course on your left. Keep going til you reach
Forrestal drive. Make a right on forrestal drive and keep going til
the street ends and you will see me there. You will pass the preserves gates and
the soccer fields on the left side before you get there. also there is a street that
connects to forrestal right before it ends, don't go down that street because I won't be there.
Don't meet at the gates unless the gate is closed and you can't drive any
further.

Hike description: first we will start on a trail going up and down the hillls.
Then we will get to a fireroad and follow it til we get to the street.
We will walk along the street and cross it. hopefully no one will get run over. We will go down the road pass the archery range and get down to the first cave. Here we will rest, have our snacks, play with the animals and take a group picture. Then we will go back up to the road to go to the other side of the cove.
Then we will reach the porta potties. when those who want to use them are done
(May god have mercy on thier souls) We will take the "fun" trail down
to the cove.
We will spend a few minutes there and play in the tidepools. This is the place where we see the sea lions and seals. There is also a little water spout there too. then we will climb back out of the cove and climb back up to the cars the way we got there.

Kids ok and welcomed, but you are responsible for them.
dogs ok, but on a leash at all times
email me if you have any questions, but give me time to reply
Rain cancels

Fearless leader Jose

jose

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