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Walking Adventure Group at London Nelson Community Center
Walking Adventure Group
We have some fun adventures planned now on both Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am!
Tuesdays "Smell the Roses" - Enjoy a lovely stroll with a group of walkers who prefer to take it a little slower. Join Smell the Roses Walking Club on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am for a leisurely tour of a different area each week. The intention of this group is to get outside, move our body, enjoy the birds singing and the freshness of nature unfolding. We will set out for the walk starting at 9:30 am and turn back around at 10:30 despite how far we have gone.
Thursdays Walking Adventure Group (WAG) - For walkers who are looking to get some exercise while enjoying beautiful Santa Cruz. Walk between 2-4 miles at various elevation gains. At this time, we are not asking for registration in advance, but we are hoping no more than 20 people will attend either group. Some our of the featured walks are from the Secret Walks & Staircases in Santa Cruz book.
Please stay home if you are sick.
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Tuesdays: Smell the Roses, 9:30-11:30am
November 5th:
Monarch Grove Trail, 2.11 miles:
Meet on Delaware Ave and Natural Bridges Dr (the back end of Natural Bridges State Park) at 9:30am, we will walk up to the Grove trail and marvel at the monarch butterflies followed by a walk along West Cliff towards Swift St and then heading back. Easy terrain, 2.11 miles. No dogs allowed on trail.
November 12th:
Pogonip - Spring Trail, 2 miles:
Meet at the Spring Street entrance at 9:30 am, you can find parking along Spring Street. We will begin at the Spring trailhead and walk up towards the Spring Box trail loop before heading back down. Easy terrain, leashed dogs are welcome. 2.1 miles.
November 19th:
Old Cove Landing Trail, Wilder Ranch, 2.26 miles:
Meet at the State Park parking lot off Coast Road at 9:30am. We’ll hike along the Old Cove Landing Trail where schooners anchored in the 1800s. Parking is $10/vehicle ($9 for over 62). Bring a coat as it might be chilly! Walking sticks recommended. Dogs not allowed on this trail!
November 26th:
Neary Lagoon to Wharf, 3.3 miles:
Meet at London Nelson Community Center steps at 9:30a, we will walk to Neary Lagoon via Laurel St. and up to the Wharf and back to London Nelson Community Center. We will be meeting afterwards for a WAG gratitude potluck in Laurel Park. Easy terrain, 3.33 miles. Dogs on leash welcomed.
Thursdays: Walking Adventure Group, 9:30-11:30am
November 7th:
Monarch Grove Trail, 4.3 miles:
Meet on Delaware Ave and Natural Bridges Dr (the back end of Natural Bridges State Park) at 9:30am, we walk up to the Grove trail and marvel at the monarch butterflies followed by a walk along West Cliff towards the Surfing Museum and then walking back. Easy terrain, 4.3 miles. No dogs allowed on trail.
November 14th:
Pogonip, Spring Trail to Spring Box Trail, 3.54 miles:
Meet at the Spring Street entrance at 9:30 am, you can find parking along Spring Street. We will begin at the Spring Trail and traveling up and around to the Lime Kiln trail following into the Spring Box Trail before connecting back to the Spring trail. Medium terrain, dogs on leash. 3.54 miles.
November 21st:
Glenwood Open Space Preserve:
Meet at the Land Trust's Glenwood Open Space Preserve parking lot, at approximately 350 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley (a dirt lot just north of the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Kerry Court). We will walk northward from the lot (about 0.5 miles) to the Preserve entrance and hike several of the single-track dirt trail loops in the 166 acres of the Preserve. We will hike through varying habitats including grassland, riparian and oak woodland, and enjoy sweeping views of Scotts Valley. Easy to moderate terrain with a few steep stretches. Walking stick recommended.
November 28th:
No WAG today! Join us for Tuesday's walk and gratitude potluck!
We are thankful for each of you today and always. May you all have a very joyful holiday!
Keep Walking, Stay Healthy
Hope to see you soon out at the trails!
Contact the Downtown Senior Office at 831-420-6180 with questions or for additional information.