Friends and Friends-to-be,
Here it is---finally---at the very last minute!!!

Aug. 25th, Saturday 
10 am at trailhead

Bluff Cove to Rocky Point (maybe to Lunada Bay):   3 (4) miles round trip 
250 ft elevation loss & gain

You might be a happier hiker if you come prepared with:
light windbreaker, sunglasses, cap to sheild the sun but can withstand an ocean 
breeze,  sunscreen, water, snack, and most important---comfortable and 
sturdy shoes worn with thick socks!

Hiking this rocky beach will be leisurely to allow for careful steps to be taken.  
Also, to give us the opportunity to look down at the tidepools and up at the 
interesting bluffs.  

The hike will begin at Flat Rock Point, southward around Bluff Cove to Rocky 
Point.  Notably, will be the terraces, or platforms, the results of a combination 
of uplift and sea-level fluctuations caused by the formation and melting of 
glaciers.  Today the waves, as they have for so many thousands of years, are 
actively eroding the shoreline, cutting yet another terrace onto the land.

While enjoying this walk, we'll pass beautiful coves, where whaling ships once 
anchored and delivered their cargo of whale oil.  Large iron kettles, used to boil 
whale blubber, have been found in sea caves.  Indians, Spanish rancheros and 
Yankee smugglers have all added to the peninsula's romantic history.    A slance 
over your right shoulder brings a view of Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica 
Mountains in gray silhouette and on the far horizon, the Channel Islands. As the 
coastline turns south,  Catalina can often be seen.  Along this stretch of shoreline, 
numerous stacks, remnants of former cliffs not yet dissolved by the surf, can be 
seen.

We will stop at a magnificent tidepool at Rocky Point or maybe even continue on 
to Lunada Bay.

Quite evident is the popularity of this area as evidenced by the unsightly debris 
left by humanoids.  If a few of us brought trash bags to fill on our way back, we 
may make help make the beach more enjoyable for thoes who follow our 
footprints. 

Directions to the trailhead:  take Hawthorne Bl south to Pacific Coast Hwy.  Head 
west on PCH then make a left onto Palos Verdes Dr. , heading south.  As you pass 
Malaga Cove Plaza, turn right at the first stop sign (Via Corta).  Make a right on 
Via Arroyo, then at the stop sign, make a left.  Drive by the massive, beautiful 
Neighborhood Church to just beyond the next stop sign. Park on the shoulder of 
the road, where a grassy strip borders the cliffs. 
Watch for my black Honda Prelude!

Pizza N beer to compliment our "gettin'-to-know-eachother" at:
Round Table Pizza
22735 Hawthorne Bl
Torrance
373-0606

I'll be on a vacation day on Friday, the 25th---I'll be having fun at the REI sale.  I 
would appreciate your leaving me a message on my home phone if you are 
comming.  I will be leaving my home at 8:45 am on Saturday.....got to get my 
caffeine fix at the local greasy Donut Den.

See you at the cliffs!
jeanne
(213) 373-4689