Sunset Bay to Cape Arago, Jan. 18

Hike Description:   We will start at the Sunset Bay Day Use Area, and follow the trail to the headland, where we will walk along the bluff, with great views of the ocean. As we continue around the group campground, we’ll descend to Norton Gulch, and then take the trail along the bluff to Shore Acres, viewing incredible sandstone formations along the way. The trail from Sunset Bay to Shore Acres is about 2 miles, and those desiring a shorter hike can turn around there (for a total of 4 miles). The longer hikers will continue past Shore Acres to Simpson Beach, and then follow the Coast Trail to the Simpson Reef overlook, and then through the woods to Cape Arago. The whole trip to Cape Arago will be about 4.5 miles, one-way, with a shorter return, using the Cape Arago Highway. Along the way to the Simpson Reef Overlook, we’ll branch off on some lesser known trails that provide great views.