Event Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time: 10 AM Hike Departure to about 1:00 PM
Location: Warren Richardson Trailhead Parking Lot (end of Channel Drive)
Trails: Warren Richardson and Steve’s “S” Trails
Rosa californica, the California wildrose, or California rose, is a species of rose native to the U.S. states of California and Oregon and the northern part of Baja California, Mexico. The plant is native to chaparral and woodlands and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Discover the delights of Wild Rose and other Spring Treasures in Trione-Annadel State Park with Paula Phillips Marks! Pause for lunch, then discover what there is to find along Steve’s “S” Trail on the way back. This hike is about 2 MPH pace, with lots of stops to look at Nature.
This route will include approximately 250 foot elevation gain over about 3 miles of varied trails, beginning and ending at Richardson Trail Head Parking Lot. The pace will be moderately slow and easy. Appropriate for ages 15 and up. Wear hiking shoes, layers appropriate for weather, bring water and lunch. Trekking poles recommended. Some trails are rocky and uneven. HEAVY RAIN or WIND CANCELS.
No advance reservations needed. Dogs not allowed. Restrooms and water at the parking area.
Directions: from Montgomery Drive, turn onto Channel Drive and follow the road in approximately ½ mile: pay day-use fee ($7 per car, $6 for seniors 62+) or display CA State Parks Pass. Continue on Channel Drive for 1 mile to main parking lot.
Please see the Trione-Annadel State Park website for more details about the park (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480, click “Park Events”) and for information about our Hike Leaders. Paula’s Easy Paced Hikes book is available in our Visitor Center ($10 donation suggested).
Thank you to Trione-Annadel State Park Volunteers for providing this opportunity.
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