Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve and Laguna Creek Trail with Lunch to Follow

** IMPORTANT! \******

********PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION SO THAT YOU ARE ADEQUATELY PREPARED AND COMFORTABLE WITH THE STATED LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY************

Hiking at the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve offers a peaceful, uncrowded experience through a striking sandhill landscape.The Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve is a 552-acre nature preserve located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It protects a rare and distinct ecosystem known as the Santa Cruz Sandhills, which is an ancient seabed formed from 15-million-year-old Miocene marine sediment.
It features redwood canyons, sandstone outcroppings and unique
sandhills habitat, The trails are heavily sandy, resembling a walk on the beach in many sections, which can provide a surprisingly strenuous workout for our legs.
Our route**: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/bonny-doon-ecological-reserve-and-laguna-creek-trail-5ceeb06**

For those interested - we can meet for lunch at the Cowboy Grill in Felton after our hike

The Reserve is for hikers only. No bicycles allowed.

There are no restrooms or trash cans on-site.

Weather report: temperature high 50s to mid- to high 60s.

Length: 6.62 miles Elevation Gain: 1043
Route Type: whacky :) Hike Time: 3-ish hours
Effort: Moderate (see Photo below)

Bring water (1-2 liters), tick/poison oak protection, sun protection, sturdy shoes, any anticipated first aid needs and your love for adventure!

**Safety: Please keep in mind that you always hike at your own risk and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety.******

Take a few moments and refer to the frequently updated Soquel SoleMates Hiking Group general description ("What We're About") for important information about this group. Soquel Soulmates Hiking Group
https://www.meetup.com/soquel-solemates-hiking-group/

I hope to see you there!
Jill :)

Please RSVP only if you are committed to attend. Reevaluate your availability a few days before the hike and withdraw at that time if you can no longer commit. This allows others to attend.