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Pigeon Guillemot by Treasa Hovorka
Wilder Ranch State Park (Santa Cruz)
From beautiful coastal bluff trails we’ll scan rocky shores, sandy beaches and seaside cliffs for gulls, cormorants, pigeon guillemots, black oystercatchers and more. Optional: Bring a picnic lunch, we’ll continue to bird as we make our way to the historic dairy and ranch house where we can grab some picnic tables.
Optional: pack your own lunch/snack and we'll picnic together afterwards.
Trip Difficulty: 3 miles, gravel and packed-dirt trails, uneven or rutted trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Other Trip Notes: Weather is highly variable along the coast, be prepared for cold fog or bright sun.
Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391 and Edward Rooks (408) 318-2485
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 14 and up
Meet: Wilder Ranch parking lot
Directions: From Santa Cruz, continue north on Hwy 1. Just under 2 miles past the intersection of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, make a left hand turn into the park. Latitude/Longitude: 36.960149, -122.085716
Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: State Park Annual Pass, $10 cash only parking fee or use the Yodel app to pay the day fee online
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.