Family Tour up Silverado Canyon, Orange County, Difficulty=easy. September 29, 2010

Meet at Silverado Cafe and carpool to Maple Springs Truck Trail (Silverado Canyon Trailhead). Follow a professional naturalist along a wide trail up a gorgeous canyon. Enjoy the shade of a mature oak woodland. Explore a rocky creek. Look for acorns and maple seeds. Find frogs and animal evidence. Appropriate for young children.

Who: All ages (Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.)
Where: Meet at Silverado Cafe parking lot, 28272 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676 and carpool to trailhead. National Forest Adventure Pass (available for purchase at REI, Turner's, Big 5, & Silverado Liquor Store) is required to park at trailhead. $5 for day pass and $30 for annual pass.
Difficulty: Easy (1-2 miles round-trip, semi-paved wide trail, shallow creek crossing with possibility of getting wet, rock pool suitable for swimming, mostly smooth terrain, some elevation gain)

Special Instructions/Supplies: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time. Bring a minimum of 1 quart (32 oz) of water per person. Bring snacks and/or full meal. Wear weather protection (jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.), durable hiking socks and close-toed hiking shoes (extra pair for wet tours), long pants, and backpack for snacks. Bring swimsuit and towel for wet tours. Bring first aid kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic, allergy medicine, tweezers, etc.) and cell phone. Bring flashlight/headlamp and layered clothing for evening tours. Walking sticks are recommended for tours with stream crossings or uneven terrain.
RSVP: Please email [email protected] or call 714-649-9084. Donations are appreciated. Please leave your name, contact information, and total # in your party. We cannot be reached by cell phone at tour locations, so please ask questions and confirm tour details well in advance.

Suggested Donation: $10 adult $5 child

When
Wed Sep 29 3pm – 5pm Pacific Time
Where
28272 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676