What is a habitat? Join CA Naturalist and Sugarloaf docent Marie Kay Hansen through the featured habitat: chaparral. Learn about the largest native plant community flora in California, characterized by rugged terrain and adaptive flora, during this 2-mile hike along Goodspeed Trail up to Pierson Rd, possibly until the unnamed creek crossing, and back. This hike is the first in our four-part "Habitats of Sugarloaf" hike series. Other hikes will explore the redwood forest (April 12), grasslands (May 3), and oak woodland (October 10) habitats.
Meet at the Goodspeed parking lot. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for youth (12-17 years old; all minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian), students, Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf or RFO volunteers, and free for children under 12. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy and/or slippery trails, bring at least a quart of water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack, and binoculars. Heavy rain cancels. Parking fees apply.
Ease of access: The Goodspeed parking lot does not have accessible parking, a bathroom, potable water, or cell service. Goodspeed Trail is an out-and-back, single-track dirt trail. The first several hundred feet is a rough foot trail down to Sonoma Creek. The next several hundred feet (including bridges over two creeks) is mostly flat. The remainder of the trail is mostly steep with steps and a rugged climb through serpentine chaparral.
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