All hikes are led by MPRPD trained docents and will meet at the locations noted on the hike schedule below. Rain will generally cancel a hike, but please call the hike leader if in doubt.  The telephone numbers for all of the hike leaders are listed below, along with a short description of the planned hike.

APRIL 2008 HIKE & EVENT SCHEDULE

MAY 2008 HIKE SCHEDULE

WHERE TO MEET FOR HIKES

Directions to hike locations in this season’s of Hikes and Activities are listed below.  Special meeting places are noted under the events section.  Some activities meet at different locations than where the activity will actually occur.  PLEASE CHECK THE LISTED EVENT & DESCRIPTION TO MAKE SURE YOU MEET YOUR ACTIVITY LEADER AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Frog Pond Preserve - entrance on Canyon Del Rey Rd. between General Jim Moore Blvd. & Highland St.

Garland Parking lot  & Visitor Center - 700 West Carmel Valley Rd (approx 8.6 miles east of highway 1 or 1 mile west of Laureles Grade)

E. Garzas Trailhead - From Highway 1, go east on Carmel Valley Rd. for 10.2 miles, turn right on Boronda Rd., go .5 miles, turn left on E. Garzas Rd., go .2 miles to trailhead on right hand side.

Kahn Ranch Addition –  From Highway 1, go east on Carmel Valley Rd. for 11.8 miles, turn right on Esquiline Rd., go .6 miles, turn right on Southbank Rd., go .8 miles.  Go left at Hitchcock Rd., go .6 miles to Kahn Ranch entrance & parking area.  (call ahead 372-3196 ext. 108 for parking permit)

Marina Dunes Preserve - Take Highway 1 to Reservation Rd. exit (west), turn right at Dunes Drive, cul-de-sac at end of road

Mill Creek Preserve Carpool spot - Meet at the Park & Ride lot adjacent to the Black Bear Diner at the corner of Rio Rd. & Hwy 1 to arrange “optional” 45 minute caravan to trailhead (Must get parking permit from hike leader before proceeding)

Palo Corona Ranch – take highway 1 south past Rio Rd intersection in Carmel; proceed south of Carmel River Bridge approximately 200 yards.  Make the left-hand turn into the park entrance driveway. Do not block driveway.   

To ensure that your experience is enjoyable, please observe:

• For all hikes, wear boots or sturdy walking shoes appropriate for rugged trails.
• Dress in layers.  The weather can be unpredictable.  No matter what season it is, be prepared for rain, wind, fog, or sun.
• Carry ample water with you to drink.  Water is not available at many of the hike locations.
• Restrooms are not always available, please plan accordingly.
• Dogs are allowed only on our special hikes for owners and leashed dogs.