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Santa Cruz Mountains. Private land to public land trails.


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    Kattt
    BPL Member

    @kattt

    I have been exploring some of the trails that start from my house and I am amazed at the work that has been done and the amount of trails that meander up and down these mountains. I walked for hours today and did not even put a dent in what is right here to explore. The trail that starts where me my driveway ends, splits around and over the mountains in many directions. Eventually, after several miles is crosses some Cali Poly land and then back to private land and then into the State Park system. One could hike from here to Castle Rock State Park or Waddell Creek or other places. Some trails have not been maintained since the "trailblazer woman" died almost three years ago. Others have been cleared a bit more recently. Once the trails get higher into the Chalks there is less bush whacking to do.

    I have been thinking about getting a small ( 4 to 5 people) group and exploring from here. I can get maps from the land owners, as well as permission. There is a beautiful waterfall, incredible views and plenty of poison oak. Cars could be parked by my cabin.

    Mileage depends on what we want to do, there are enough trails to go for days and days.

    I would rather not say the exact location here, but it is north of Santa Cruz.

    Any interest in an unconventional hike?

    #2043572
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    "There is a beautiful waterfall, incredible views and plenty of poison oak."

    This has been a good year for the poison oak harvest.

    –B.G.–

    #2043573
    Sharon J.
    BPL Member

    @squark

    Locale: SF Bay area

    That sounds incredibly cool! I'll be watching for more details.

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    Marc Eldridge
    BPL Member

    @meld

    Locale: The here and now.

    Have been curious about these ever since you told me about the trail lady. I'm interested.

    #2043578
    Kattt
    BPL Member

    @kattt

    Sharon and Marc,
    Do you have a date that would work for you?
    As far as the exact details I would keep them to private messages.
    Also, you can crash at my place if we want an early start.

    #2043588
    Rex Sanders
    BPL Member

    @rex

    Count me interested. I've been exploring official trails in these mountains for over 30 years, only crossing into private land when I get "lost", e.g. the sign says "No Trespassing" on the other side of that gate, how did I get here?

    Dates: Before, during, or after rainy season? Should start any day now, I hope.

    — Rex

    #2043601
    James DeGraaf
    BPL Member

    @jdegraaf

    Locale: Bay Area

    I'm down if dates work. (I'm a school teacher if that helps get a handle on things, ie; holidays, long weekends, etc) PM's work or email me directly at jamie_d_14 at yahoo dot com. Sounds like a blast and I hope things will work out.
    Thanks,
    James

    #2043815
    Bruce LaBelle
    BPL Member

    @blabelle

    Locale: Auburn, CA or on an adventure

    I'm interested. I've always been intrigued by that area, but never had a chance to explore it. I'm often available Fri-Mon for four-day adventures, or other days with more advanced notice.

    Bruce (LaBelle)

    #2043840
    BlackHatGuy
    Spectator

    @sleeping

    Locale: The Cascades

    I wish….

    #2043841
    Kattt
    BPL Member

    @kattt

    I will look at maybe early December dates and pm you guys with more detail.

    I wish you could make it as well, Doug.

    #2046046
    Matthew Black
    Spectator

    @mtblack

    Sounds neat if you aren't full up.

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    Mike Oxford
    BPL Member

    @moxford

    Locale: Silicon Valley, CA

    Interested, depending on date(s)!

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