The Atascadero United Methodist Church Hiking Group meets the second Saturday of the month for a hike.
Please bring your masks, hand sanitizer, hiking shoes, sunscreen, and lunch.
All are welcome and we hope you will come. Please contact Chris Parker-Kennedy via the church office at 805-466-2566 to RSVP for the hike.
About the Aug. 14 Hike:
Baywood Park has a beautiful, interesting Labyrinth right next to the Bay/Estuary. It is rustic, built into nature with sand and rocks. From the Labyrinth one can walk along a small beach that runs behind the houses; it is a quiet, secluded area. The beach walk, out and back, is about 1.5 miles. There are great views across the Estuary to Morro Rock. On the 14th there will be a low tide and the beach is easier to access. You may bring your dogs and let them also enjoy this quiet piece of nature!! The beach is potentially muddy and there can be a lot of washed-up eel grass – wear shoes that can get wet/dirty and bring a spare pair!! If you are not interested in the beach, you may wander the main street (2nd Ave.) – there are coffee shops and restaurants – or sit and watch the Estuary. Baywood streets are also worth wandering, with many interesting homes. We will meet at the church at 9 am and caravan to Baywood Park. Once I have led you to the Labyrinth, you are on your own schedule. I will guide the beach walk for those who want to come. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be no set return time – feel free to leave when you are ready. On your way out of town, there is an Elfin Forest with an easy-to-walk boardwalk if you want to add to your day.