Such a fun End-of-Summer tent camping trip! ⛺️ Come join me... This trip will be limited to (9) adventurers but will be extended if we have people sharing a tent.
We will be staying at the campground in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 2-3 nights. Your choice. I have already reserved and paid for 3 sites. (2) for 3 nights and (1) for 2 nights. So, once limit is reached in certain sites, that will be it. Just let me know your # of nights preferred.
I am allowing 3 tents per site which is usually comfortable. Each reservation includes (1) car space and a second for $10 per night. I recommend splitting this cost with others in your site to be fair. There is also overflow parking for a fee.
This trip will consist of 2 days of hiking in the Santa Cruz and Aptos mountains.
We should arrive after the check-in time of 2 pm on Thursday, set up camp and have a leisure evening as people roll in. We'll make dinner and then enjoy our campfire time. Maybe a nice short sunset hike before if everyone arrives.
You will be responsible for your own food & drink.
*Friday plan: Breakfast. Then get ready to head out for a day of hiking in the gorgeous Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos. We will be a taking a short drive to the trailhead. Bridge Creek to Maple Falls to Loma Prieto Grade. 9 mile hike at 1000 elv gain. Moderate. We will return to camp to rest, prepare dinner then head down to the beach for a walk & watch the sunset. 🐚🌅The nights are always finished with a campfire and social time. Bring your favorite beverage and the s'more fixin's will be provided.
* Saturday Plan: Wake up, make breakfast and again get ready for our hike that will begin near camp. This will be another forest hike in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains. Eagle Creek trail & Bear Mtn Loop. 5 miles, 1040 elv gain. Moderate. Usually on this day, we choose to eat out at a casual local place for a late lunch or dinner. We will decide as a group. No need to pack a meal for this night, unless you prefer to cook at site. We will return to camp for leisure time to do as you please. As usual, we will finish our final night w/ good company, S'mores and merriment.
Check-out time is 12pm on Sunday.
*This will be an adult only trip & only for members, as it is very limited.
**PLEASE sign up only if you're able physically to do at least one day of the hikes planned. As this is a hiking group.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Overnight camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, pad.
- Hiking gear
- Stove ( usually we have plenty)
- FOOD for at least 2 full days
- Plenty of water, drink of choice
- Lamp, flashlight
- Sunscreen, RACOON repellant (Ha!)
- All overnight essentials
- Monies for shower, gas, food (quarters for showers, cash for drivers)
- Firewood ?
The cost is $40 per person for all 3 nights.
Friday-Sun only $30 per person
Your spot will be confirmed and you will be moved from 'waitlist' after monies are collected. Please send money & nights staying to:
American Male Hair Salon
200 W. Main St suite H
Turlock, CA 95380
or by Venmo - message me for Scan code
PLEASE NOTE that there will be NO refunds if you back out, unless I can fill your spot by 1 week prior. So please be committed.
Only 2 vehicles per site, so carpooling is highly recommended.
Really looking forward to this trip with old and new friends! 🌿
I will keep you posted....Nicole
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REMINDER: You are signing up for a social outing, not a guided tour. None of the organizers are experts or professional guides, and no hikers can expect to receive a professional level of intervention on our events. You are expected to understand the risks inherent in any outdoor activity in the wilderness and be prepared to mitigate them on your own behalf. This includes hikes, camp trips, appropriate to your level of fitness and experience and communicate openly with the group you are with at all times. Your RSVP is your agreement that you are participating at your own risk and hold harmless all members of the group including the organizers.
