Morning Hike at Lower La Honda Creek

900 Sears Ranch Road,La Honda CA 94020

21 November, 2021

Description

This moderate to strenuous 6-mile hike takes you through POST-protected land, featuring a still-active cattle operation. Have you been to "Lower" La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve yet? If not, you must! This POST-protected space features a moderate to strenuous 6 mile hike through a still active cattle operation. Love cows? This is the perfect hike for you. There are some steep portions of this hike - hiking poles, closed-toed shoes with tread, and plenty of water/snacks for yourself is recommended. This preserve is over 6,100 acres - of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres!  More information will be sent via e-mail regarding directions, schedule, and meet-up location a few days prior to the date of the event. Reminder about our COVID-19 Guidelines: In compliance with the state of California Department of Public Health Guidance, we ask that all unvaccinated individuals wear a mask while participating in this event unless otherwise exempt. Masks are not required for vaccinated individuals during this event. In addition, we ask that you do not attend this event if you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms including: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea. You will be asked to confirm agreement to this policy during the registration process. While masks are not mandatory for vaccinated people, they are recommended to be worn for as much of the hike as is possible. Guests are to be extra mindful of socially distancing on the trail. Maintain at least 6 feet of distance with other guests at all times, including during registration and while listening to the hike leader, unless you are part of the same household. This event is part of POST’s community event series. These events are open to the general public as well as POST donors, and we hope you will join us! We also curate a separate series of private events for our donor community. Learn more about how you can support POST here: openspacetrust.org/support POST protects open space on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Since 1977, we've worked hard to permanently protect lands for hiking and recreation trails, wildlife habitats, redwood trees and local farms—all of which make our region extraordinary. We want people to get out and enjoy these amazing local landscapes, so we host all kinds of community events—and we'd love for you to join us! See our full list of hikes, film screenings, lectures and more. We're an accredited land trust and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means we're funded by the generous support of private individuals and foundations. POST-protected properties are all around: Windy Hill, Mindego Hill and several others off of Skyline Boulevard; Tunitas Creek Beach in Half Moon Bay; Bair Island in Redwood City; Whaler's Cove by Pigeon Point in Pescadero; parts of Coyote Valley in San Jose; and many more.