Tag Archives: Hearn Gulch

• 2 Comments

•

Paul Brewer went to Hearn Gulch recently, knowing the ocean was very active. He got two wonderful photos.

On the left side there is a sea tunnel. Paul got the setting sun shinning through the tunnel just as the blowhole went off on the right side. Just magnificent!

A little earlier Paul got the blowhole in action. Can you hear the "WHOMP!" sound?

Hearn Gulch is just north of Iversen Road in Mendocino County. You can park at mile marker 10.00. What a wonderful addition to the Mendonoma Coast, thanks to the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy and other partners. You can find out more of our newer open spaces at RCLC's website a : http://www.rc-lc.org/

To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/ I thank him for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

• 2 Comments

•

Last week I showed you Hearn Gulch as seen from the bluffs. Recently Cathleen Crosby and her granddaughter explored the pocket beach.

 In the photo below a Sea Lion's head can be seen.

 And this photo below shows you the curve of the beach. It is very protected from wind, a perfect place to relax and appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.

Thanks to Cathleen for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

•

Hearn Gulch is found just north of Iversen Road at mile marker 10.0 in Mendocino County. It is a fairly new public access point. Rick and I recently hiked there, along with our golden retriever, Huckleberry. The sky was amazing with beautiful clouds.

 This is the view to the west. Bishop Pine trees are clinging to the bluff face.

And this is the view to the south.

If you walk to the north you will find this pocket beach. You can see some kelp has already washed ashore. There is a trail to the beach. While it is steep there is a rope to help you on your way down and back up.

There wasn't much wave action the day we were there. There is a sea tunnel on the left. In the days to come, with the ocean beginning to be more active, this would be a great place to visit.

The Redwood Coast Land Conservancy works to provide public access to scenic spots like Hearn Gulch. And, wow, are they doing a great job! To learn more about RCLC and other access spots on the Mendonoma Coast, here is the link to their website: http://www.rc-lc.org/

• 3 Comments

•

Last week Rick and I visited Hearn Gulch at mean tide. It was a beautiful clear day. We parked at mile marker 10 and headed towards the bluff. We could hear the wave action on the north end of the pocket beach. It sounds like this: "WHOMP!"

Below is a view of the pocket beach from the bluffs.

On the south end there is a sea tunnel. As we watched the tide began to come in, increasing the wave action.

 The staircase down is difficult. Some of the steps are quite tall and the stones are slippery. We needed to use the rope to get down and then get back up.

 The fine folks at the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy are to thank for bringing us this public access.

•

Debra Mundt was enjoying hiking at Hearn Gulch when she came across an early blooming wildflower. Wight's Paintbrush, Castilleja wightii, is a perennial herb. It is a California native and is only found in California. I thank Debra for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

To see a photo of the rare Mendocino Coast Indian Paintbrush, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/07/29/two-more-rare-wildflowers-found-at-ten-mile-dunes-by-peter-baye/

The Mendonoma Coast is experiencing a very wet storm today. The creek that runs through our property is doing its best imitation of a mighty river. After this series of storms is over wildflowers will burst into bloom on coastal bluffs. Hearn Gulch is a spot I'm definitely going to visit in the weeks to come.

To learn more about Hearn Gulch, here's a link to a previous post on this site: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/01/06/ive-just-fallen-in-love-with-hearn-gulch/