Russian Gulch Falls

Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
edited May 19, 2005 in Landscapes
On Monday we went for a 10 mile hike at Russian Gulch State Park along the Mendocino (Northern Cali) coast. About half way through the hike is a beautiful 35 foot waterfall. This is a truly beautiful place. The waterfall is hidden among TALL old red wood trees. There are many trails, bridges, bike trails, and picnic areas along the way. I highly recommend it if you find yourself in Mendocino with an extra day to spend with nature!!

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Thanks for looking. As always comments and suggestion appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric
"My dad taught me everything I know, unfortunately he didn't teach me everything he knows" Dale Earnhardt Jr

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    Very nice shots.

    I'd second the recommendation on Russian Gulch. Located on the scenic
    California Coast, the towns of Fort Bragg and Mendicino are near buy. If
    you like lighthouses, Cabrillo is also a short hop away from Russian Gulch.

    Ian
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  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    ian408 wrote:
    Very nice shots.

    I'd second the recommendation on Russian Gulch. Located on the scenic
    California Coast, the towns of Fort Bragg and Mendicino are near buy. If
    you like lighthouses, Cabrillo is also a short hop away from Russian Gulch.

    Ian
    We went to Cabrillo about six months ago. All i had then wa my p&s olympus and no PS to work with so these aren't the best but here ya go:

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    Eric
    "My dad taught me everything I know, unfortunately he didn't teach me everything he knows" Dale Earnhardt Jr

    It's better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you're not.

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    It was overcast/drizzly the day I went :D

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    But Russian Gulch almost never disappoints me thumb.gif

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    Ian

    (also the P&S camera)
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  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Did you make it out to Devil's punch bowl on the headlands at Russian Gulch? By the time we got done with the hike we had no time left to go see that. Next time for sure though!!


    Eric
    "My dad taught me everything I know, unfortunately he didn't teach me everything he knows" Dale Earnhardt Jr

    It's better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you're not.

    http://photosbyeric.smugmug.com
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    Eric&Susan wrote:
    Did you make it out to Devil's punch bowl on the headlands at Russian Gulch? By the time we got done with the hike we had no time left to go see that. Next time for sure though!!


    Eric
    Not this last time. But in the past, I have gone out to the punch bowl--very
    cool!

    Ian
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  • Mr. WonderfulMr. Wonderful Registered Users Posts: 41 Big grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Eric&Susan wrote:
    Did you make it out to Devil's punch bowl on the headlands at Russian Gulch? By the time we got done with the hike we had no time left to go see that. Next time for sure though!!


    Eric
    How close is Mendacino to Redding? Thats where I am and I would love to make a trip to Russian gulch.

    PS. the pics are awsome!
  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    It's about four hours on way from Redding, not alot of miles just winding roads. Definitely worth the trip!!


    Eric
    "My dad taught me everything I know, unfortunately he didn't teach me everything he knows" Dale Earnhardt Jr

    It's better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you're not.

    http://photosbyeric.smugmug.com
  • erich6erich6 Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Beautiful waterfall shots. Like the first one the best. Thanks for sharing these. I'm taking a trip up the coast to Washington this summer and I'm going to have to check out this place.

    Cheers,

    Erich thumb.gif
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