Dune Plants of Montaña de Oro State Park

Join us for a plant walk through the coastal habitat at Montaña de Oro State Park in Los Osos, including the fore and back-dunes, coastal scrub and maritime chaparral plant communities. We will also identify any shore birds we may encounter along the way. This is a moderate hike in loose sand with an elevation gain of 300 feet, 2.5-miles roundtrip, and a maximum of 2.5 hours. Meet at the Sand Spit parking lot located at the end of Sand Spit Road in the park (35.300317, -120.872514).

Please sign the liability waiver HERE to register for this event.

Bring water, snacks, hat, sturdy shoes, and dress in layers for changing weather.  A plant list for Montaña de Oro State Park can be found on our website here. There are no bathroom facilities along the hike route but there are bathroom facilities farther in the park near Spooner Ranch House Visitor Center. No entrance or parking fees are required. Rain or threat of rain cancels or postpones this trip. Be prepared to walk in very loose sand.

Photo by Bill Waycott.