Hiking the Land of Medicine Buddha

Dear old friends & new friends

Join this special hike at a Buddhist retreat called the Land of Medicine Buddha, this trail is definitely different than most hikes you’ll find! The trail itself was the Medicine Buddha Loop outside Santa Cruz CA, and it’s pretty unique. The name might give it away, but there’s a pretty predominant Buddha theme here, and the start and finish at the Buddhist retreat is certainly unique! If you enjoy unique trails that provide something different than what you normally find, this is definitely a hike for you!

It’s called the Eight Verse Trail because there are verses of prayer located all along the trail. There are little stations with verses of prayer, flags, and offerings from visitors alongside the trail. It was a little weird for me seeing stuff left out by visitors because thats usually a big no no on hikes, but this is a religious center, and you’re still on private property!

Hiking is a easiest & great exercise that's accessible, enjoyable, and can be suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It's a low-impact activity that works out the whole body, and it can help build stronger muscles and bones.

We will hike at a comfortable pace miles with brief intermittent stops to ensure the group stays together, and a 30-minute or so snack break.

HIKE SUMMARY:
DESTINATION: 🥾 The Land of Medicine Buddha Loop
DATE: 12-07-2024 ( Saturday )
LENGTH: 6 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 ft
START TIME: 10:00 a.m. (Meeting at 9:30 a.m)
FINISH TIME: 3 p.m (Estimate)
VIEWS: River, Temples, flag, Redwood Trees, Forest, Eight Verse Trail
PARK FEE: paid ( $5 Fee ( donation ) to the front gate person )
Dog: allowed on trails with leash
All ages : Kid friendly
Cellphone Service is limited so please make sure to download the maps. If you get late then we may not able to communicate ! Sorry !

Meet 9:30am: Front of Bookstore
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2DoCx2aqFfLbkx78
Address : 5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, Santa Cruz
Hike start at : 10:00am

CARPOOLING: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/zsqk4h

*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the Bay Area Short Hike event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

BRING: Water, lunch or snacks, sunscreens, Hiking Poles, smile face.😊

If you RSVP and can't make it, please cancel at least the night before the event so we won't wait for you. Thanks! Tenzin

Host or Publisher Tenthinlay