About us
The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group is for people who enjoy hiking, being outdoors and socializing. We explore many areas throughout the Monterey Peninsula, BigSur/ Ventana Wilderness, and Santa Cruz Mountains. On occasion, we will offer events out of the area. Hikes are generally for most levels; from 4 mile hikes with minimal elevation gain to 20 mile expeditions with significant elevation gain. Hikes may be scheduled on any day of the week and usually last between 3-5 hours. For those interested in multi-day activities, there will be some car camping or backpacking trips.
Please be advised that we are not a walking group and therefore do not expect to see many short hikes (less than 3 miles) over level terrain . Please match the hike to your skill level.
Please join us for our next hike!
Disclaimer: The Organizers are not professional guides and do not have certified training nor insurance. As you are aware, inherent hazards and risks are associated with hiking and all other physical activity. You are responsible for your own safety and health. The individual hike Organizer is not in charge of this hike, but simply going on a hike and inviting others to join.
As you join, please read the "About" information under the heading "Pages" on the menu at the top of the Home page.
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Byrne-Milliron Forest Hike
Byrne-Milliron Forest of the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, 809 Browns Valley Rd., Corralitos, CA, USByrne-Milliron Forest is a 400 acre+ enchanted redwood forest near Corralitos; and is owned and managed by the The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.
https://landtrustsantacruz.org/protected-areas/byrne-milliron-forest/Details:
Moderate hike, around 3-4 miles, cumulative gain of around 900 feet, Trails are mostly shaded. Dogs okay. Meet in parking lot of Byrne-Milliron at 9:30AM. Hiking time should be around 2 to 3 hours.Access is through the town of Corralitos to Browns Valley Road. Look for Roses of Yesterday on the left side of Browns Valley Road, turn here up the hill to the parking area for Byrne-Milliron. Concerns for directions? Let me know.
Corralitos Market is nearby and always good for a great deli sandwich, my plan after the hike, should anyone be interested.
Donations are always welcomed and appreciated. The cost to the Organizer to use the Meetup platform is around $250.00 annually.
Paypal: https://paypal.me/DavidWachtel123
Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/David-Wachtel-9RESPONSIBILITY:
“The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group” of Meetup.com (“MBAHG”) and its event/assistant organizers (the "Organizers") are not responsible for your safety. Outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. MBAHG doesn't certify the expertise of the Organizers. The Organizers in this Meetup.com group are volunteers. Neither MBAHG nor the Organizers make any representation or warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of this activity. You are responsible for yourself and your own safety and assume all risks associated with the applicable activity. By signing up for this event, you acknowledge and agree to the foregoing and to the release set forth in Section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service (and you specifically agree that such release applies to MBAHG and the Organizer(s) of this event) and you expressly release MBAHG and the Organizers from ANY responsibility, liability or claim in law or in equity in connection with this event.16 attendees
Plant Native Plants at Carmel River State Beach with CA State Parks
Ribera Road, Ribera Rd, California, CA, USCome on out to our volunteer day at Carmel River State Beach! This month (February) we'll be planting native plants at our Middle Beach restoration plot!
Afterwards, take a beautiful hike along the coast to Monastery Beach or out to the Carmel River mouth. This event is sponsored by the Monterey District of California State Parks.
WHAT WE ARE DOING:
Join us as we continue our efforts to restore the bluffs at Middle Beach! Project vary seasonally but may involve weeding invasive plants, planting and watering native plants, moving piles of desiccated ice plant, or seed collection. Visit our Upcoming Volunteer Events page for this month's project details.WHERE TO MEET: Usually, the Ribera Trailhead, located at the corner of Ribera Rd and Cuesta Way in the Carmel Meadows neighborhood. Google Maps Link. Double check the Upcoming Volunteer Events page, because we do occasionally meet at Monastery Beach.
WHAT TO BRING: Water, sunscreen, snacks, and hat. Gloves, tools, and some snacks provided.
Please email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov with any questions!
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CNPS Sunday Broom Bash: Ishxenta State Park
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, USBe part of one of our program's longest running volunteer projects! Join us at Ishxenta State Park (across HWY 1 from Point Lobos) for a morning of pulling invasive French Broom from the beautiful Monterey Pine forest. This event is sponsored by the California Native Plant Society - Monterey Bay Chapter and the Monterey District of California State Parks.
Volunteers must be comfortable walking and working in difficult terrain, off-trail, and in areas with poison oak, steep slopes, and ticks.
WHAT WE ARE DOING: Since 1998, volunteers have been working to control invasive French Broom in the area now known as Ishxenta State Park. Since the seeds of this plant can last in the ground for over 30 years, it takes a dedicated and consistent effort to remove these shrubs from a landscape. Together, we'll be continuing these efforts by pulling French Broom from a beautiful Monterey Pine forest, rarely visited by the general public.
To reach the site, we'll hike through the forest over difficult, poison oak-filled terrain. Volunteers must be comfortable hiking and working in this difficult environment.
WHERE TO MEET: Big pullout on the west side of HWY 1, 0.5 miles south of the Point Lobos SNR entrance and just before the Gibson Creek bridge.
WHAT TO BRING: Water, closed-toe hiking shoes, pants, long sleeved shirt, sunscreen, hat, gloves, and tools.
*Friendly reminder*: Restrooms are not easily accessible from this meeting location.
For more information, please contact: jp_hubbard@hotmail.com
NOTE: This event will be cancelled in the event of high winds!
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Volunteer Day at Point Lobos SNR w/ CA State Parks
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Point Lobos, carmel-by-the-sea, CA, USJoin us for a volunteer day at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! Afterwards, treat yourself to a beautiful hike around the reserve.
WHAT WE ARE DOING: Join the Native Plant Patrol! Each month is a different project in the reserve. Please visit our Upcoming Volunteer Events page for the latest details.
WHERE TO MEET: Visit our Upcoming Events Page for this month's meeting location within Point Lobos SNR. Or check in with the front kiosk when you arrive!
Arrive early to secure a parking space!WHAT TO BRING: Water, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hat. Gloves and snacks will be provided.
*Special note: Inform the kiosk staff that you are attending the volunteer work day for complimentary admission when you enter the park.*
Additional volunteer days occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. See the State Parks Online Calendar for the full schedule.
Please email volunteer.monterey@parks.ca.gov with any questions!
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