Earth Energy Walk - Miller Property County Park

This month, Miller Property County Park. Gather at the carpooling location (see below) at 10:45am.

"Dr. A. C. Miller donated over 400 acres to the University of California. The area was known as Miller Recreational Area, Miller Retreat, and U. C. Miller Redwood Recreation Area.

The area now known as Miller Property was owned by the California University Regents. They were in talks with the county of Santa Cruz in 1993, but could not reach an agreement. They put the land up for bid. The winning bid on July 15, 1994 went to Save the Redwoods League, for $2.4 million. The league donated the land to the county of Santa Cruz, March 30, 2001.

As of 2010 there are only a few trails and some signs in the park. Without the funding for improvements, the county is cautious about encouraging visitors to the area. It is not listed on many maps. On a few maps, it is listed as 'unknown park.' There are no marked parking areas. No picnic tables. It is very quiet there."

We walk in silence on the way in – doing so brings Nature so much closer to us, as we take in not only the sights, but the sounds and even smells of a nice country walk. At a turnaround spot we will rest and share food. Then we gab like magpies all the way back. It’s always a great time.

Directions:

We will be carpooling! Meet at Garrahan Park, on HW9, north of Boulder Creek.

If you REALLY want to drive to Miller alone, here's how:

From Felton, take Hwy 9 north through Boulder Creek. Turn right on Pool Drive (one street past Kings Creek - easier than taking KC). In one block, Pool Drive intersects Kings Creek. Left on Kings Creek. Go about 7/10ths of a mile down Kings Creek. There are a few entrances. We are using the entrance with the green gate and a small sign.

Check ahead to make sure the walk is happening! Poor weather and, frankly, past low attendance may cancel a walk. Contact us at Info@communityseed.org or leave us a voicemail at (831) 469-0336
Please join us, and if you have any semi-secluded spots you’d like us to explore (nothing too strenuous), please let us know!