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 6, mornings are cool to cold and afternoons can be warmer. In the winter, rain coats and hats may be needed. Layers will be important. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. 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
Jenner Headlands, Sonoma Coast, Beach at Ft. Ross, Bluff Views, Russian Gulch, Sonoma Coast Overlook, Reef Campground
START
7:50 am
Parking lot at Jenner Visitor Center
Opening Circle begins at 8:00 am.
FINISH
4:00 pm
Fort Ross
Estimated 14 miles and 1500 ft elevation gain/loss, walking poles may be important. We’ll walk through Jenner Headlands to Russian Gulch then follow Highway 1 to Reef Campground. We arrive at Ft. Ross beach and then head up the hill to the fort.
CARPOOLING
7:15 am
Fort Ross Historic Park parking lot
Guides will be here to assist pilgrims in finding rides back to the beginning of Stage 6. Park in the Ft. Ross parking lot and meet Guides there. It opens at 7am and cost $10 cash.
PARKING
Jenner Visitor Center
Jenner Visitor Center Parking lot or along Highway 1
LUNCH STOP
Vista Point - Sonoma State Beach
Pack a lunch, snack and water and/or beverage(s). No food or water will be available for purchase.
BATHROOM STOPS
Jenner Headlands, Sonoma Coast Overlook, Russian Gulch State Beach, Reef Campground, Ft. Ross Visitor Center