Cambria
Year Round Event
Y0663
(Opening January 2004)

10Km Volksmarch
with 12 Km option

Routes

The trail is rated 1+ by the AVA because parts of it are on dirt and gravel trails rather than pavement, and there is one gentle hill. The walk goes through Shamel County Park, Moonstone Beach Parklands, East West Ranch, and residential areas of Cambria. All along the route are rustic benches for resting and enjoying the view as well as picnic tables in both Shamel County Park and Leffingwell landing. The walks are not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs because of the terrain. Part of the walk is on a dirt path. Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach.

Start/Finish Point

Registration is at the  Blue Dolphin Inn, 6470 Moonstone Beach Dr. Cambria, CA. We are trying something new for our walks. In the walk binder, you will find Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes (SASE). Please do not disturb the staff at the Blue Dolphin Inn, you will find the walk book in the End Table. Please place your start cards and payments into the SASE and drop them in a mailbox. This walk is in San Luis Obispo County, CA. Registration is at the Inn Front Desk, which is closed on Sundays. The start/finish is at Shamel County Park, parking is free at the park. Walk only between dawn and dusk.

Directions

• From the North

  • Take US-101 south past Paso Robles to CA-46 West

  • West on CA-46 to CA-1 (Pacific Coast Highway)

  • North on CA-1 to Cambria

• From the south

  • Take US-101 north to San Luis Obispo

  • Take CA-1 north to Cambria

• Exit on Windsor Blvd. Left Turn at a traffic signal

• Take the next (immediate) right to Moon Stone Drive.

• The FogCatcher Inn is a short way down on the right, 6400 Moonstone Dr. This is the registration location.

• To get from the Fogcatcher Inn to the Shamel Park, the starting Point:

• Head south on Moonstone Dr, back the way you came.

• Turn Right when you get to Windsor Blvd.

• Continue across the bridge and around the corner to Shamel County Park

• There are two parking areas, plus additional parking on the street

Host Location Information

At the foot of the scenic Highway One/Big Sur coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is the quaint seaside village of Cambria. An artist's colony nestled in a forest of towering Monterey pines, Cambria offers visitors sophisticated restaurants, art galleries, antique and specialty shops and scores of nearby wineries. Just six miles south of world renowned Hearst Castle, this picturesque village has a variety of hotels, motels, B&B's, inns and vacation home rentals. A leisurely pace and country village atmosphere are the town's main attractions, particularly for urban residents seeking a quiet, romantic getaway.

The 417 acre oceanfront East West Ranch is located in the community of Cambria. The ranch formerly named the Fiscalini Ranch was once part of the historic Rancho Santa Rosa land grant and owned by the Fiscalini family from the mid 1800's until 1979. The present owners purchased it in 1993 and renamed it East West Ranch due to its geography straddling Scenic Highway One with the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Santa Rosa creek basin on the east. Found within the ranch borders are a variety of natural plant communities and wild life habitats. Old maps show the Monterey pine forest once covered the entire ranch. There are now five remaining stands with the largest covering 65 acres. There are stands of coastal live oak, coastal scrub, sea bluff scrub, and grasslands along with small wetlands and marshes. The wildlife community includes numerous land and sea birds, deer, bobcats, squirrels, skunks, raccoons red legged frogs. The Ranch has a mile of ocean bluff trail where one may view otters, whales, seals and sea lions.
 

Here are a couple of web sites on Cambria and the East West Ranch
http://ranchdogs.com/history.html from the American Land Conservancy
http://www.visitcambriacalifornia.com/ information on Cambria businesses and tourism

Event Registration Fees

All walkers must register and carry a start card. This event counts towards IVV Achievement Awards.

• IVV/AVA Credit $3.00

• Walk Only Free, No IVV/AVA Credit

Eligibility

These events are open to everyone. An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash.

Awards

The SLO Soles are currently working on an award design. Please check our web site, www.slosoles.org, for the latest information regarding awards.

Refreshments/Restrooms

Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish point Shamel County Park, San Simeon State Beach Santa Rosa Creek and at Leffingwell Landing.

Miscellaneous

An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after their pets. Every reasonable effort will be taken to make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. However, the SLO Soles cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind.

Please Note: Dogs are not allowed on State Beaches.

For Additional Information

Please contact
The SLO Soles
PO Box 553
Templeton, CA 93465
or
email <SLOSoles@slosoles.org>

The SLO Soles are based in Templeton California. We are one of the newest volkssport clubs in California. Our application for AVA membership was granted in June of 2003.