ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What to Wear:
Clothing choices will depend on the weather so please check the weather forecast before you start each stage. Generally on Stage 5, mornings are cool and afternoons can be warmer. In the winter, rain coats and hats may be needed. Layers will be important. Hiking boots and poles are recommened. A good hat and sunglasses are a must.
What to Bring
Bring a daypack, water, snacks, lunch, blister kit, first aid kit, extra socks, hiking poles...
Features along the Way
Downtown Occidental, Willow Creek State Park, Russian River, Jenner
START
7:50 am
St. Philip’s Church - Occidental
Opening Circle begins at 8:00 am.
FINISH
3:30 pm
Jenner Visitor Center
Walk from Occidental to Jenner on a challenging 14.5-mile route from Coleman Valley Road through Willow Creek State Park, with Pacific Ocean views, redwood groves, the Russian River at Bridgehaven, and a final stretch along Highway 1 to the Jenner Visitor Center.
CARPOOLING
7:15 am
Jenner Visitor’s Center
Guides will be here to assist pilgrims in finding carpools back to the start of Stage 5.
PARKING
Time: TBD
St. Philip’s Church parking lot - to the left facing
the church
Park in the small lot between Negri’s and St. Philips
LUNCH STOP
Time: TBD
“The Redwood Cafe”
Pack a lunch, snack and water and/or beverage(s). There is no food or water available once we leave Occidental
BATHROOM STOPS
Time: Morning, Lunch & Afternoon
Occidental - St. Philip’s
Jenner Visitor Center Parking lot
There are no Bathrooms available once we leave Occidental.