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MAY 27-29, SAT-MON
Coordinator: Jeannine Menger jeannine@wheresjeannine.com 760-729-8177
Join us for a great 3-day adventure on the largest of the Channel
Islands - Santa Cruz. The scenic beauty of Santa Cruz is reflected in
its many landforms-two rugged mountain ranges, deep canyons, a central
valley, year-round springs and streams, plus 77 miles of craggy
coastline cliffs, giant sea caves, pristine tidepools and expansive
beaches. At least 600 plant species, well over 120 species of land birds
including the endemic Island scrub jay, and a vast expanse of wilderness
area exist for the curious to explore by land or sea. There are the
island fox, spotted skunk, bats, deer, harvest mouse, pacific chorus
frog, black belly slender salamander, Channel Islands slender
salamander, side-blotched lizard, Southern alligator lizard, western
fence lizard, western yellow belly racer, and gopher snake. The marine
life surrounding Santa Cruz includes porpoises, dolphins, whales, harbor
seals, and California sea lions.
The bus departs from San Diego early Saturday morning, and returns
Monday evening. There will be a 1-hour boat ride from Ventura to Santa
Cruz. To reserve a space, send your trip preferences and a $20 deposit,
or payment in full of $184, to: Jeannine Menger, 2061 Truesdell Lane,
Carlsbad, Ca 92008. Make checks payable to the Sierra Club. Please
include your email address and evening phone number. (If no email,
please include 3 self-addressed stamped envelopes.)
Trip 1: PRISONER'S HARBOR TO SCORPION ANCHORAGE
Leader: Mike Fry, Asst: Brad Buffett
On arrival, we take a short day hike to Pelican Bay before making our
way to Del Norte Camp for the night. On Sunday, we move 10 miles over
the Montaņon Range to Scorpion Anchorage. There will be an optional hike
to Picacho Diablo, the tallest peak on the Channel Islands at 2,434 ft.
Trip 2: PRISONER'S HARBOR TO SCORPION ANCHORAGE
Leader: Howard Kellog, Asst: Pauline Jimenez
From Scorpion, we can explore Smuggler's Cove and Potato Harbor. On
Sunday, we head over the Montaņon Range to make our way to Del Norte
Camp. Time permitting, there will be a short hike to Pelican Bay before
pick up at Prisoner's Harbor.
Trip 3: SCORPION ANCHORAGE BASE CAMP
Leader: Doug Nolff, Asst: needed
Several day hikes are available. There is the historic Scorpion Ranch
complex dating to the late 1800s. Cavern Point Loop offers magnificent
coastal vistas and whale viewing. Scorpion Canyon Loop offers a scenic
hike to the interior with a chance to see the unique island jay. Other
possibilities include: Smuggler's Cove, Yellowbanks, and San Pedro.
Trip 4: SCORPION ANCHORAGE BASE CAMP
Leader: Geoffrey Smith, Asst: George Greer
For the more adventurous, there are strenuous, long day hikes to Chinese
Harbor's cobblestone beach (about 14 miles round-trip), China Pines with
an opportunity to view the unique Santa Cruz Island pine (about 10 miles
round-trip), and the Montaņon Ridge for great panorama views (8 miles)
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