Nicholas Flats
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The Nicholas Flats Trail in Leo Carrillo State park is unique in the way it connects the mountains with the sea. Chaparral, grassland, coastal scrub and oak woodland all converge near the flat with specatacular ocean views along the way. An old cattle pond backed by picturesque sandstone outcroppings provides a home for red-wing blackbirds and a resting place for us.
For more information see
https://leocarrillo.co... (https://leocarrillo.com/LeoCarrilloPDF.pdf)
https://www.localhikes... (https://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/NicholasFlat_4472.asp)
This will be a new hike for our group. Be prepared for a little meandering and site seeing. This is a strenuous 8 mile hike with 1600 ft elevation gain
Optional lunch at Neptune's Net or Coral Beach Cantina?
Directions:
Leo Carrillo State Park is on PCH a little east of Mullholland Hwy
From 101 in Valley: Head west and exit Kanan Rd. Head toward beaches and turn right on on PCH. Drive 8 miles to Leo Carrillo State Park and turn right into park entrance
From Hwy 10: Head up-coast on Pacific Coast Highway about 25 miles to Leo Carrillo State Beach. Turn right into park entrance
Parking is at least 10 bucks. There is some free parking on PCH