Though it was admittedly difficult to wake up to the alarm on a Sunday morning, our brisk hike with friends was super-refreshing and well worth the grogginess! We started our hike down by the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, then followed the trail as it wound upstream.
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| We admired the fog as its tendrils crept through the crevices in the hillside. |
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| A cloudy, moonless night had allowed dew to settle delicately on a spiders' web. |
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| Spring had sprung! Pristine wildflowers were blooming all around us. |
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| Purple bells-- these were our favorite! |
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| The trail was shaded by old live oaks. |
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| Courtney rescued a friendly salamander from the footpath! |
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| More wildflowers... they were everywhere! |
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| Midmorning sunshine was quite warm as we headed back. |
I would certainly recommend this trail-- it's not too difficult, but all the creek crossings keep things interesting and fun. I would also recommend Googling "poison oak" before hiking anywhere in OC, just so you know what it looks like! We saw lots of wildlife-- birds, rabbits, squirrels, salamanders, and geckos were all out to play, and I hear they become even bolder as the weather warms up! What a great way to start a Sunday morning.
Now, for the next trail: does anyone have a suggestion of where we should hike next?
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