Tour The San Marcos Foothills!
Born of dynamic forces - Perched between mountain and sea - With powerful views of the Channel Islands - The San Marcos Foothills give us unique access for education and study
For the simple pleasure of escape to an open space of natural heritage - For all creatures and cultures.
Weekend Schedule for 5/15/21
Saturday and Sunday at the San Marcos Foothills West Mesa:
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz, 10am - 11:30am Saturday, May 15th
Tour with Scott Orlofsky, 10am - 11am Sunday, May 16th
General Information
Tours are sponsored by Channel Islands Restoration and can be set up in advance
by emailing Julia at a1fyr516@gmail.com between 3:30pm and 6:30pm, Monday through Friday.
We have geology tours every Saturday at 10am.
Volunteer led tours every Sunday at 10am.
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers
for an on-time start at 10 AM
Geology with Susan Bartz Saturdays at 10am!
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Important Notes
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver at the site.
Please include name and contact info when signing up at the site.
Bring jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available
Masks are required to attend
