New Route Monte Rio Redwoods *8:00AM Start*

I'm excited to share this new route with the group. This park has recently added a huge new section I call the MRC (Mendocino Redwoods Company) addition which I'm just beginning to explore. Come join me if you enjoy narrow hiking paths thru a redwood forest dappled with sunlight.
This will be a small group hike due to very limited parking!
You Must Have Hiked With Me In The Past Six Months.
You Must Have Zero No Shows.
Everyone will start on the Waitlist.
Please Do Not just show up for this hike!!!

Where We Meet/Important Directions
Due to limited parking and the desire to accommodate as many hikers as possible everyone must carpool!
Meet and be ready to leave by *800am* from the commuter parking lot at the corner of Graton Rd. & Main St. in Occidental.
Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, it often takes longer than you think. Especially this one!

The Hike
Fern Springs, Upper Freeze Out, Blair Witch, West Panties and East Panties trails - A loop hike
Length - +/-4.1 miles/+/-6.6 kilometers
Elevation change - +/-711 feet/+/-217 meters
Difficulty - 7+/10 moderately strenuous
Exposures - 40% sun /60% shade - rocky, poison oak, ticks and insects.
Bring plenty of water. At least 34 oz. /1 liter.
Dogs - No, only because we're car pooling.
Facilities at trail head - None! Plan ahead.
Cost - $5 cash
Parking - Meet and be ready to leave by 800am from the commuter parking lot at the corner of Graton Rd. & Main St. in Occidental.
Remember to wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, snack/lunch, layered clothing, trekking poles.
Please Do Not Use Any scented products the day of a group hike!
Of course we will all look out for each other but ultimately, hikers are responsible for their own safety and well-being during hikes.

After Hike Gathering
Wild Flour Bakery
140 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA 95472
(707) 874-2938
https://wildflourbread.com/

When We Meet
Saturday August 23, 2025
8:00 am - 11:00 am
If your plans change after you sign up even if you're on the waitlist, please update your RSVP.
Do Not Attend if you are sick, running a fever, were exposed to or have tested positive for Covid-19 or any other contagion!
Hike may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled in case of excessive heat, rain, smoke/AQI, illness, zombie apocalypse etc... Check your email the night before for any possible changes.