Jenner Headlands Spring Wildflower Hike

12001 CA-1,Jenner, CA 95450 CA 95450

16 April, 2022

Description

Ranger-led tour of the Wildflower Loop Trail, via the Raptor Ridge Trail Come out and enjoy the incredible spring wildflowers on the Preserve.   During our hike we will stroll through an amazing diversity of wildflowers within the Jean Schulz Wildflower Meadow located in the coastal prairie grasslands. Each year, acres upon acres of goldfields (Lasthenia californica) stretch out across the hills above Jenner providing quite a show.  With redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop, there is much for you to see and explore. This  4-mile roundtrip hike will ascend more than 900 feet in elevation and include dazzling views of the Sonoma Coast and Lower Russian River (on a clear day!) Come join the fun and explore the headlands.  Suggested Items to Bring: Drinking waterClosed-toed shoesHiking PolesWide brim hatSunscreenSnacks or lunchBinocularsField Guides if desiredHikers will meet Preserve staff at our Gateway to the Headlands parking lot on Highway 1, two miles north of Jenner. From there we will hike up the Raptor Ridge Trail, enjoying the blooms along the way. The destination is the display of unique CA native wildflowers blooming in the shallow serpentine soils along our wildflower loop trail. Behold the Beauty Association: The Wildlands Conservancy, whose long-standing motto is “Behold the Beauty,” founded the Behold the Beauty Association to help foster the appreciation of Natural Beauty in people’s daily lives. To learn more and become a member of the Behold the Beauty Association visit https://wildlandsconservancy.org/aboutus/beholdthebeautyassociation