Overview
The elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve won't mind if you witness their Discovery Channel moments. They're too busy living out one of the world's greatest escapes from extinction. Things have been getting better for the elephant seals of the Pacific Coast in the century since humans stopped slaughtering them: Their population has recovered from...more
The elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve won't mind if you witness their Discovery Channel moments. They're too busy living out one of the world's greatest escapes from extinction. Things have been getting better for the elephant seals of the Pacific Coast in the century since humans stopped slaughtering them: Their population has recovered from...more
WikipediaAno Nuevo State Reserve: Año Nuevo State Reserve is a California wildlife reserve located in San Mateo County. (see full Ano Nuevo State Reserve Wikipedia article)
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Ano Nuevo State Reserve
ATV, Road biking, Walking, Mountain biking, Alpine skiing, Hiking, Running, Relaxation, Other
Ano Nuevo State Reserve
ATV, Road biking, Walking, Mountain biking, Alpine skiing, Hiking, Running, Relaxation, Other
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Año Nuevo
Elephant seal watching at Año Nuevo State Reserve; learn about fascinating sex lives of gigantic marine mammals
Elephant seal watching at Año Nuevo State Reserve; learn about fascinating sex lives of gigantic marine mammals
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Easy:
4.5 miles, 1-3 hours
The elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve won't mind if you witness their Discovery Channel moments. They're too busy living out one of the world's greatest escapes from...
Popular Trips in Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Hiking Año Nuevo State Preserve to see elephant seals in molting season
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Hiking, Año Nuevo State Preserve, California, United States
4.5 miles
4.5 miles
Perfect sunny day to hike out to the Pacific Coast shoreline at Año Nuevo State Preserve, north of Santa Cruz, to see the male elephant seals hanging around for molting season. Flat, mostly easy hike (4.5 miles), but lots of sand that can be very tiring. Full hike write-up at Two-Heel Drive.
Ok, this was supposed to be a nice leisurely stroll.But it was over two miles out with a good chunk walking through sand dunes. Just a little tough on the feet when you are wearing sandals.About half way out, however, you start hearing the snorts of the elephant seals. It is a deep gutteral sound that moves you to pick up your pace. When you finally see these monsters, it is amazing....
Guided tour of Ano Nuevo to see the elephant seals.
School trip to ano nuevo to check out mating Elephant Seals
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This is a great trip, but you need reservations. The tours start booking 8 weeks in advance.
by edgarstiles
in Ano Nuevo seal walk
on Jan 19, 2009 at 02:57:25 pm
