About us
To join the Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans' section in the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club, see https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/join-gay-and-lesbian-sierrans-gls
NOTE: Dogs and other pets are only allowed on Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans' hikes if indicated by the leader in the write up.
As of August 2021, the Sierra Club let us know we are free to start leading hikes again with the following guidelines/rules: If you are experiencing any possible COVID symptoms or are sick, you should not attend the hike or event. Masks and COVID vaccinations are not required on the hike or at events. You are welcome to wear a mask if it makes you comfortable. Keep in mind that you are potentially going to be on a trip with both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. It is your choice to attend the outing knowing this information. The number of people on a hike is limited to 10 to allow for easier social distancing among participants. Hikes will be rated as back country or front country. Back country hikes will require each participant to fill out a medical form at the start of the hike (provided by the hike leader) in order to participate in the hike. Front country hikes will operate as hikes did before the COVID pandemic.
Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans is an official activity section of the Loma Prieta chapter of the Sierra Club . We offer the gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, and transgender community and their allies a variety of outdoor activities mostly located on the Peninsula or in the South bay. We encourage participation in the Sierra Club's mission to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth.
This meetup group will serve to publicize some of our outdoor activities but not all of them. To find out about all our activities visit our web site at https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/gls . Since we are part of the Sierra Club, you will be asked to sign a liability form at the start of our hikes. If you want to read it in advance its online at https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/sce/loma-prieta-chapter/GLS/GLS_SignUp2.pdf.
Upcoming events
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Natural Bridges State Park and West Cliff Drive
Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA, Santa Cruz, CA, USPLEASE SIGNUP ON THE
Sierra Club Web Site
AND SIGN THE LIABILITY FORM IN ADVANCE!Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Natural Bridges State Park and West Cliff Drive (Front Country)
Rating: 1A1 (4.5 miles, 50 feet)Natural Bridges State Park is the home of the Monarch Butterfly Nature preserve. The monarchs typically begin arriving in mid-October and leave by mid-February (In 2013, 2016, and 2017 the monarchs had left by January). Upon arrival, we’ll check out the butterfly preserve and hopefully will see lots of Monarch Butterflies. After observing the butterflies we’ll head off for a walk along West Cliff Road with wide ranging views of the Pacific Ocean. We’ll hike there and back to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum for a walk of about 4 miles. Bring a lunch, warm layers, sun protection, and money, $10.00, for the park entry fee. Meet at 10:30 am in the park lot (MAP).
The hike is on rain or shine.No pets allowed. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Leader:
Cathy Roberts, cdrdash@gmail.com10 attendees
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