Breathe Deep in the Redwoods November 6, 2010

Find out why you'll be breathing some of the cleanest air in the world. Get to know the secrets a redwood forest holds with docents Bob Segalla and Collin Lim on this moderately-paced, 7-mile loop hike with 1,400-foot elevation gain, starting from the ocean-side of this Preserve. You'll enjoy the Craig Britton and Whittemore Gulch Trails. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after October 23. Meet at the Higgins-Purisima entrance located south of Half Moon Bay. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection, travel south on Highway 1 approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on Verde Rd. and traveling -mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Rd. splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Rd. to reach the Preserve. Parking is available for approximately 5 cars.