Events
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First Day Hike! January 1st, 10:30 am, 2026
Where: Stump Beach to Phillips Gulch Falls & beyond
Meet the New Year right by joining us for an invigorating hike embracing the elements, land and sea, on our scenic Sonoma coast! We’ll begin at the Stump Beach Trailhead & Parking Area (just off Highway One, 1.3 miles north of Salt Point State Park’s Gerstle Cove Park Entry Kiosk and Campground).
This easy-moderate hike, featuring stunning coastal geology, flora and fauna, is approximately two miles (2.5+ hours) roundtrip, including lunch break. After descending from the trailhead to Stump Cove Beach, we’ll hike north to the blufftop Stump Beach Cove scenic overlook, on to Phillips Gulch Waterfall, then venture further northwest and likely down to a hidden rocky beach cove, our lunchbreak, then return. Please bring water, a bag lunch, layered clothing, sunscreen, headwear, hiking boots (be prepared for some possible brisk wind and seaside moisture) and if desired, optional hiking sticks, binoculars, and camera.
Not recommended for kids under 8 and - sorry - no dogs are permitted on Salt Point State Park trails or beaches. Here’s the Salt Point State Park brochure and map link. For more information, email hankb@fortross.org or call (707) 847-3437. For rain cancellation info that morning, please call (707) 321-5783. (Limited cell phone and wifi reception on the Sonoma Coast.)
