Have you ever wanted to wander through a beautiful forest with a professional forester? How about two professional foresters with more than 50 years of experience between them? Newell Creek is not just a forest close to urban areas. It’s also where all the water for the city of Santa Cruz flows through. Trees need resources to be healthy, but so do people. Enjoy the dramatic stories of balancing those resources while exploring the hidden gem of Loch Lomond!
The monthly “Loch Walks” are included in the entry fee for the Recreation Area. There is a $10.00 charge per vehicle for entrance to the park. Walk participants are encouraged to dress for variable weather conditions and to wear proper footwear for hiking on dirt trails and for changes in elevation.
The Loch Lomond Recreation Area is a 180-acre reservoir and part of the 2,800-acre watershed land holdings that the City of Santa Cruz Water Department manages in the Newell Creek watershed. Loch Lomond serves as Santa Cruz City’s only drinking water reservoir.
To RSVP for the Loch Walk, please call 831 335-7424.
