Web Based Trail App – Data Sheet The Gualala Bluff Trail is a
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Web Based Trail App – Data Sheet The Gualala Bluff Trail is a
4/5/2016 Web Based Trail App – Data Sheet Gualala Bluff Trail The Gualala Bluff Trail is a beautiful trail created and maintained by volunteers and the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (RCLC). It affords a wonderful view of the Gualala River Estuary/Lagoon, Gualala Point Park, and the Pacific Ocean. It is an excellent place to view wildlife including passing whales and river otters that haul out on the beach or are seen in the Gualala River. There are many sea birds such as pelicans, gulls, and cormorants with each seasonal change. The trail is nicely maintained with native plants bordering it and benches at a number of sites where visitors can sit and admire the view, eat lunch, meditate and relax. Sunsets are great. Viewing the Gualala River break through to the ocean with the first winter rains is a real treat. Winter wave watching is popular as is spring wildflower viewing. The trail is just a few minutes walk from downtown Gualala and can be accessed listed from north to south from the Surf Motel driveway at the monument sign or between the Breakers Inn/Sandbar Restaurant. The trail goes behind three motels/inns and other commercial buildings and follows the Gualala River. Parts of it are relatively flat and other parts more challenging. For more information, please visit the RCLC webpage at rclc.org. There are two ways to access the trail from the town of Gualala, listed here from north to south: (1) from the Surf Motel driveway at the monument sign, (2) at the Breakers Inn/Sandbar Restaurant. Photos of the Trail: 4/5/2016 4/5/2016 4/5/2016 Survey Data Collected: Winter 2015 Trail Name Location x y North mile mark Gualala Bluff Trail Trailhead -123.53 38.768 Surf motel South mile mark Cell service Hours of Operation Trail Length Breakers Inn yes Dawn to dusk 0.4 miles Wheelchair accessible Beach access Biking Bluff top Trail Boat Ramp Camping Campground website Dogs on Drinking Dunes Leash Water no no no yes no no N/A yes no no Equestrian Family Fee friendly Fishing Fire pits Food Available Nature Parking Parking spaces Path to Beach no no no Yes, in town yes Yes yes no About 10 no Picnic Pier Area Playground Points of Interest Restrooms Rocky Shore Sandy Shore yes no no no no in Gualala, views of estuary, bird and whale watching, viewing areas and benches, easy access no SCUBA Snorkeling Stairs Stream Corridor Surfing Tide pools Visitor Center Wetland Restrictions no yes no no no yes Dogs on leash only, no bikes no yes Difficulty: Easy, with some stairs and rock steps