Mendocino Beach Campout: Whales, Waterfalls, & Wineries

### Mendocino GetawayWhales, Wine & Waterfalls Weekend

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Whale watching from a secluded beach, hikes through the giant Redwood forest, gorgeous waterfalls, and wine tasting with an ocean view! It doesn't get better than this Mendocino camping getaway!
Join UD for one of our most popular events of the year!
We have great campsites just a few minutes walk from the beach!!!

North of San Francisco, there's an amazing part of California where rugged beaches meet the towering redwoods, and idyllic artsy towns dot the coastline. Here, you'll find scenic views around every corner and vast areas of unspoiled nature perfect for peaceful outdoor exploring. There are lots of must see places, like the famous Glass Beach, MacKerricher State Park, Noyo Harbor, Jackson State Forest and many more!

Local Mendo Attractions

• A sparkly sunset at Glass Beach
• Jackson State Redwood Forest
• Russian Gulch Bridge
• Chamberlain Creek Waterfall
• Stroll the shops of Mendocino
• Local Wineries
• Tidepooling on secluded beaches
• Whale sightings

**This 2 day adventure will feature some most scenic places on the Northern California Coast

Type: Car-Camping
Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate

• 4-6 total miles of hiking
• 2 nights camping
• Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
• Home-cooked dinner Friday and Saturday
• Camp snacks and s'mores!
• A special UD surprise!

... Lets wander through the old-growth Redwood forests and chase waterfalls!

... And explore the Noyo Harbor, or visit the beautiful Russian Gulch Bridge!

... Or just chill at camp in a hammock with your favorite book!

Includes:

• Camping for two nights at a hard to reserve Mendocino campground, just steps from the ocean.
• Meals: 2 breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, group dinner on Saturday
• Snacks and water
• An awesome UD Host
• Wonderful time with your UD friends

Not Included:

• Booze not included. BYOB!
• Sat lunch is not provided. We will enjoy local restaurants as we shop around town, so bring some $$ for your own lunch and drinks! :)

Attire: Please pack in layers with synthetic outdoor wear for both dry and wet weather. The weather is always unpredictable on the Coast! Please bring comfortable shoes and sturdy, comfortable hiking boots. Don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses! Don't forget to bring your swimsuit if you dare take the Polar Plunge into the Pacific!

Weekend Highlights :
WHALE WATCHING
December through March is the best time to see whales along the California coast... and We are going to be hiking where we can catch a great site of them
WONDERFUL TIME AT THE BEACH
Fort Bragg is famous for its Glass beach. We will be able to enjoy its beauty and even go for a beachcombing and tide pooling afternoon! The beach is literally COVERED in naturally round seaglass. If you're not interested in the Glass beach, then you should be aware of the fact that Pomo Bluffs on Todd's point are breathtaking! Make sure you have enough space in your camera/smart phone because you will want to take lots of pictures and videos of these mesmerizing views!!
COASTAL & FOREST TRAIL HIKES
We will be taking a couple short to moderate hikes. We will be exploring the Mendocino Coast and it's hidden beaches and coastal trails. Jackson State Forest is not too far too, so we can explore the forest as well where we are likely to encounter gorgeous waterfalls, wild mushrooms, and all kinds of creatures.
MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS!
It's all about meeting your fellow club members and having a great time doing something with a great group of people! So come join us for this incredible weekend on the coast!

If you need to borrow any camping gear, we have extra!
Message host ASAP after signing up if you need to borrow gear, it is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! :)
We will bring the camp stove and all the group gear needed for cooking.

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