Beginning in 1790, Spanish subjugation and disease destroyed their culture, their villages, their world. Miraculously though, there are still people of Esselen descent among us. The artifacts and sites of cultural significance that still live in and on the earth are part of their heritage. The following regulations have been issued by the District in District Ordinance 3, and have been adopted to protect resource amenity values and public access. Domestic animals are allowed if under leash or immediate voice command.
Access is limited to hiking, equestrian, and bicycle use on the private access road only.
ADA accommodations will be developed. Fires, incendiary devices, any source of open flame, and smoking are strictly forbidden. It is unlawful to injure, damage, collect, harass, remove, or disturb any cultural, historical, biological, or physical object. Metal detectors, and other collecting tools are prohibited. Hunting and weapons of any type are not allowed.