Walking Adventure Group
We have some fun adventures planned on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who are looking to get some exercise and make new friends while enjoying the beauty of Santa Cruz! Walks meet at 9:30 am and aim to return by 11:30 am.
Tuesdays - Enjoy a leisurely walk of a different area each week. The intention of this group is to get outside, move our body, and enjoy nature unfolding.
Thursdays - A slightly faster paced walk for people who enjoy walking 2-4 miles at various elevation gains.
Please go on walks that feel comfortable for you within the corresponding parameters.
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Call 831-420-6180 or email WalkingAdventureGroup@gmail.com.
Tuesdays: 9:30-11:30am
May 6th:
UCSC Arboretum, approx. 2 miles (Less than 100 ft elevation gain)
The Arboretum has a free community day the first Tuesday of each month. We will walk along the trails and explore the beautiful nature from all over the world!
May 13th:
Pinto Lake County Park Loop, 2.7 miles (Up to 200 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
Park at Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course. We will walk around the loop with views of Pinto Lake. There are some stairs and ramps along the mostly dirt path. Leashed dogs welcome. 108ft elevation gain.
May 20th:
Lodato Park Loop, 1.3 miles (Up to 300 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
The Lodato Park loop has reopened! Park in the back of the parking lot for LightSpeed Martial Arts Academy. We will take the loop. This is a moderately challenging walk with dirt paths. Hiking sticks recommended. Leashed dogs welcome. 301 ft elevation gain.
May 27th:
Quail Hollow Ranch, 1.4 miles (Up to 200 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
We will take the Italian trail to the lower chaparral loop. This walk has dirt paths, hiking sticks recommended. 137ft elevation gain.
Thursdays: 9:30-11:30am
May 1st:
Pipeline Overlook, 2.6 miles (Up to 300 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
Park at the Graham Hill pullout. We will taking Pipeline Road Trail to the Pipeline Trail Overlook and back. Hiking sticks recommended, paved road. Leashed dogs welcome. Approximately 245ft elevation gain.
May 8th:
Byrne Trail and Hardwood Trail Loop, 2.1 miles (Up to 600 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
Byrne-Milliron Forest has reopened! To celebrate, we will be heading out there for a walk. We will do a loop combining a few trails. Hiking sticks recommended, dirt terrain. 518ft elevation gain.
May 15th:
Pogonip, Spring Trail to Spring Box Trail, 3.54 miles (Up to 300 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
Meet at the Spring Street entrance, 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. Dirt terrain, dogs on leash, 265 ft elevation gain.
May 22nd:
Enchanted Loop, Wilder Ranch, 4 miles (Up to 600 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended)
Park at Four Mile Beach Parking Lot, carpooling is recommended. This will be a modified version of the Enchanted Loop in Wilder Ranch. We will be stopping approximately 2 miles into the trail and turning around. Hiking sticks recommended, difficult dirt terrain. Approximately 550 ft elevation gain.
May 29th:
San Vicente Redwoods, 3 miles (Up to 300 ft elevation gain. Hiking sticks recommended):
Park at the San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead. We will take the yu'-kĭs trail. In lieu of a SVR trail pass, we will all be signing a waiver upon arrival that allows our group to walk here. Dirt paths, hiking sticks recommended. 275ft elevation gain.
Hope to see you soon out at the trails!
