The annual Explore North Coast pilgrimage to explore the Mendocino Coast trip is back and is planned for July 27-30. To better plan for ENC’s Mendocino trip, we need to get an idea of how many may be participating. Please sign up if you are considering going this summer. Questions, email event@explorenorthcoast.net. To sign up click on the link below:
General Information
As plans develop further and more details are established, we will post updates and send them out to all who have signed up as well as in the newsletter.
When: July 27-30. ENC has several campsites reserved at East Pinewood Camping area of the Mackerriercher SP
Travel time: From Mendocino from Eureka is about a 3 to 3.25 hours depending whether you go via 101/Highway 1, or via Hwy 101/Hwy 20 via the Willits turnoff.
Where: East Pinewood Camping area of the Mackerrircher SP Recommend that they check in at main entrance kiosk. Contact Scott via text, phone or email once they have checked in.
Information will be updated as plans develop further.
Paddling
Day paddling trip planning: A variety of paddling experiences will be determined, depending on the group’s interest, skill levels, paddle hosts, and conditions. There is flatwater paddling in the scenic Noyo and Big Rivers. There are rock gardening, sea caves, arches, and more open ocean paddling, depending on conditions, from Fort Bragg, Russian Gulch, Caspar, Mendocino Headland and Van Damme State Park. All have good access for launching. Van Damme is easiest usually for short distance safe sea cave exploration. Please make sure that your kayaks are seaworthy, safe and appropriate deck lines, etc, along with your “kit” of essential accessories.
Camping Details
Cost of camping: This will be updated. We will determine a general cost per person after we see how many sign up. At that point deposits will be requested for each person planning to camp. We will calculate the difference owed as the event date approaches. The deposit will be non-refundable after July 13, unless the event is cancelled.
Camping Area: Currently we several campsites reserved in the East Pinewood Camping area of the Mackerrircher SP that can accommodate up to 3 vehicles and at least 3 total tent sites. Carpooling is recommended to maximize sites and minimize vehicles.
Bathrooms and other: more information to come
RV site info: You will need to arrange your own stay if you are bringing an RV. Contact them directly and fill out the form in near future online to reserve your RV site. RV sites will be handled and paid for those that want them. Ft Bragg Leisure Time RV Park. Phone: 707-964-5994. Address: 30801 State Hwy 20, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Meals
Please bring your own food, and have your lunches prepared by early morning before we head out on paddles. We are usually off the water by early afternoon, and many folks head into Mendocino or Fort Bragg for late lunch or coffee afterwards.
We are proposing having a potluck FRIDAY night at the campground, and also those that are interested go out to dinner together on Saturday night in Fort Bragg.
Questions? Contact event@explorenorthcoast.net. More information will be provided as date of this outing gets closer.