Trail Center Workday - Pescadero Marsh

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Pescadero Marsh

Pescadero State Beach has a mile-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities.

Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists. The Reserve is a refuge for blue heron, kites, deer, raccoons, foxes and skunks.

The Audubon Trail is an extremely popular trail circling the Marsh and is a favorite for bird-watchers and those wanting to fish in the nearby Pescadero Creek.

The Trail Center will be doing maintenance work on the Sequoia Audubon Trail and the North Pond Trail, clearing overgrowth and restoring damaged areas of tread.

Location: Pescadero, California - Audubon Trail

Directions: Pescadero Beach is located at the junction of Pescadero Road and Coastal Highway 1 near the small town of Pescadero, CA. The Marsh is directly across U.S. 1 from the Beach.

From the Palo Alto area take Highway 84 (near Woodside) to the coast and turn left on U.S. 1. Travel south to Pescadero Road.

From San Jose, take Highway 17 to the coast and travel north to Pescadero Road.

Allow a minimum of one hour of travel to reach this location.

Check the Additional Information section below for the exact meeting spot for the build day.

Agency: California State Parks, Dave Augustine, Supervising Ranger - (650) 879-2170

Supervisor: Dave Croker

Project Lead: Hank Magnuski , 650-714-2409

Additional Information: Bring lunch, two quarts of water and some energy snacks. Boots, long sleeve shirts and long pants are essential due to the prevalence of poison oak in the area where we will be working. The Trail Center will supply all tools and gloves.

Assemble at 8:30 am for safety talks and crew assignments. We will begin work at 9:00 am. Lunch will be on the trail and we will finish our day at 3:00 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

In case of rain, please call the Trail Center phone line (650) 968-7065 for any updates about cancellation of the event. A message will be available no later than 7:00 pm Friday before the date of the build. The rain-date for this event is February 23rd.

Weather on the coast can be quite variable and very different from inland. Layered clothing is useful and trailworkers should be prepared for cold, windy conditions with possible moisture in the form of fog or drizzle.

Saturday, February 09, 2008 - Audubon Trail Maintenance Work

Activities: Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Pescadero Beach parking lot, which is located near Pescadero Road (4.5 miles south of Highway 84).

We will have a safety talk and assign volunteers to crews.

We will be brushing and clearing of the trail along with some tread repair.

Wear long sleeves and long pants, and protection using Ivy Block and Tecnu is suggested.
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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Audubon Trail Maintenance Work - Rain Date

Activities: Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Pescadero Beach parking lot, which is located near Pescadero Road (4.5 miles south of Highway 84).

We will have a safety talk and assign volunteers to crews.

We will be brushing and clearing of the trail along with some tread repair.

Wear long sleeves and long pants, and protection using Ivy Block and Tecnu is suggested.
Sign Up