View from the overlook
Come out to the Overlook for views of the Elkhorn Slough!
The Moss Landing Wildlife Area, made up of the old salt ponds on
the inland (east) side of Highway 1, just north of Elkhorn Slough,
is now a State Wildlife Area (W.A.). The ponds are controlled by
tidal gates; those near the Slough are great for shorebirds and a
major roost of Brown Pelicans. There is also a Harbor Seal pupping
area. The more northerly ponds are mostly kept dry from an
important breeding colony of endangered Snowy Plovers.
Access used to be through trails beginning at the northeast
corner of the W.A. but currently that access point and the trails
are closed. Access is now available through a gate portal that
includes explanatory signs about the area, and that leads to a
trail along Elkhorn Slough itself for a short distance to the
overlook.
Enjoy! And happy caching!
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