2023 NATURE WALKS |
NOTE: RAIN CANCELS A HIKE!*
*Following a rain, check trailalerts.rpvca.gov for closures |
NOTE: Parking at Abalone Cove is extremely limited; carpooling is highly recommended |
Saturday, March 25, 9:00 am ~ Forrestal Nature Reserve ~
Walk through coastal sage scrub habitat and view the beautiful blooming spring wild flowers. Learn about the geological history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Moderate to Strenuous (Park on Forrestal Drive in the public parking area) |
Saturday, April 1 (9:00 am) ~ Ocean Trails Reserve East Bluff & Gnatcatcher Trails) ~ Enjoy the beautiful ocean views as you discover the coastal sage habitat along the eastern bluff of the Reserve. See WW II sites as you learn about the modern history of the area. Moderate. (Park on Twin Harbors View Dr.–1st left off La Rotonda Drive). |
Saturday, April 15, 10 am - 4 pm ~ Whale of a Day (at PVIC) ~
Fun, food, entertainment, education. On the grounds of PVIC. Bring the family and friends. FREE! (Parking at City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. ~ also FREE) (NOTE: Rain Date is April 29) |
Sunday, May 21, 1:00 pm ~ McBride Trail ~
Enjoy this easy walk along the McBride Trail, featuring spectacular panoramic views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island. Learn about the native coastal sage scrub habitat along with a lesson on the rich history of the Palos Verdes area. (Click HERE for Flyer Map parking instructions)
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Saturday, June 17, 9:00 am ~ Alta Vicente Reserve ~
As we explore the native coastal sage scrub habitat, we will also have the unique opportunity to see concrete observation stations built in the late 1920s to support the 14” guns at Ft. MacArthur, view what remains of a dual 6” gun battery built during WWll and visit one of the best preserved Cold War-era Nike missile launch sites in the country. Moderate to Strenuous (Park and meet at the RPV City Hall) |
Sunday, July 23, 1:00 pm ~ George F Canyon Nature Preserve ~ Wander along a willow-filled canyon stream with native coastal sage scrub habitat. Look down on one of the only areas on the mainland where one can view Catalina schist, the bedrock that underlies most of the Los Angeles area. Visit the Nature Center to learn more about the local habitat and history. Level: Easy. (Park in the lot for the hiking trail off Palos Verdes Drive East – Click HERE for Flyer Map instructions)
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Sunday, August 20, 1:00 pm ~ Ocean Trails Reserve (Lakeview & Catalina Trails) ~
Walk the public trail system and enjoy the vistas and summer blooming habitat. Learn about the fascinating history of the golf course property. Easy. (Park and meet in lot at the end of La Rotonda Drive) |
Saturday, September 16, 9 am - noon ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (Coastal Cleanup Day) ~
International Coastal Cleanup Day. Bring the family to help clean the beach and to learn about ocean conservation. Note: Parking fee is waived for event participants |
Sunday, October 22, 1:00 pm ~ Ocean Trails Reserve (Sunrise/Sunset Trails) ~
Walk the switchback trail to the beach. Learn about local geology and fall blooming habitat. Also learn about the Japanese farming of the area that began around 1900 and the founding of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Moderate. (Park to left of Trump National Club House in public lot at end of Trump National Drive) |
Sunday, November 26, 1:00 pm ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park* ~
Tour the tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. (Parking Fee – See below.) Moderate to Strenuous |
Sunday, December 10, 12:00 pm ~ Abalone Cove Shoreline Park* ~
Tour the tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. (Parking Fee – See below.) Moderate to Strenuous |
*Wear sturdy shoes as part of the walk will be on cobblestones. All nature walks take approximately 2 hours. Wear sun protection and bring water. Call 310-544-5375 for more information and/or directions or visit our website at http://www.losserenos.org |
*Abalone Cove Parking: First 30 Minutes FREE; 30 Minutes to 2 hours $6; Over 2 Hours $12; Buses $55; Seniors 62+ and Handicapped are FREE year-round
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