MENDOCINO/FORT BRAGG OVERNIGHT TRIP

MENDOCINO/FORT BRAGG OVERNIGHT TRIP

WE HAVE A BLOCK OF 24 ROOMS UNDER THE NAME SAN FRANCISCO HIKING CLUB.   I'VE BOOKED THE ROOMS FOR  3 NIGHTS.  STAYING 2 NIGHTS IS AN OPTION.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SHARING A ROOM LET ME KNOW AND I'LL TRY AND ARRANGE FOR A ROOMMATE YOU APPROVE OF.

Leader: Gary Weiss

Leader Email: gary@sfhiking.com

Leader Phone: 415-279-5570

Meeting Date and Day: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Meeting Time: To be determined.

Meeting Place: Most likely Whole Foods in SF and Rockridge in the East Bay.

Return Home: Sunday, May 21, 2023

Rating:  Level-2 or Level-3 or Level-4

Mileage: Multiple options

Elevation Gain: 100' to ??

Description: The Club did a similar trip in 2019 - also during rhododendron flowering season.  We hiked in Russian Gulch State Park.  Van Damme and Jug Handle are also options.   The waterfall photo below is of a falls in Russian Gulch. 
We'll meet on Thursday at the beautiful Mendocino Botanical Garden.  There's a nice cafe there where we can stop for lunch. 

We'll be staying at the Harbor Lite Lodge in Fort Bragg, CA. To make a reservation tell them you’re with the San Francisco Hiking Club - we have a block of 24 rooms, as follows (the first price is for Thursday night, the 2nd price is for Saturday and Sunday):

8 upstairs King with no view: $118.15/$126.65 + taxes
8 downstairs 2 Queens with no view: $118.15/$126.65 + taxes
4 upstairs King with view: $126.65/$135.15 + taxes
4 downstairs 2 Queens with view: $126.65/$135.15 + taxes

TO BOOK A ROOM, CALL 707-964-0221
Mention the San Francisco Hiking Club block.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO GO, PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR SITE FIRST, THEN TEXT OR EMAIL ME AFTER YOU'VE REGISTERED AT THE HOTEL.  

Not sure about dogs yet.

Bring/Wear: Sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, clothing changes and any snacks or food you wouldn't expect to find in a Safeway in Fort Bragg.  There are plenty of restaurant options in Fort Bragg, and more in Mendocino. 
Bring your water containers to refill.

Rain Policy: Event will take place rain or shine

Driving Distance: To be determined.

Car Pool Fees: To be determined.

Park Entrance Fees: Not sure yet.