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This is a recurring Saturday morning program on the trails of O’Neill Regional Park. This is a leisurely walk through the scenic oak woodlands and coastal sage scrub hills. Along the way we stop often for interpretive topics of plant and wildlife ecology, also local history of the park and surrounding areas, including some stunning view spots. All four seasons have their own special traits.

The walk meets at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM and usually lasts until approximately 10:30/11:00 AM. It is about 1-and 1/4-mile, round trip. Since we are on the fire road, the walk can take place even when the dirt trails are closed after rain.

This walk is appropriate for all ages. We are on the fire roads, so dogs on leashes and strollers can be accommodated. There is a slight incline for most of the hike, with a short moderate section in the middle.

Hike details:

Date and Time: Every Saturday morning, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, all seasons.

Fees: $5 for park daily fee, campers free. Walk is free.

Meeting Place: In front of Nature Center. Parking available in Nature Center parking lot.

Distance and Difficulty: approximately 1 and 1/4 mile, easy.

Elevation gain and Pace: slight gain, leisurely pace.

Interpretive Level: Medium focused on plants, wildlife, local history, views.

What to bring: Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, water, sunscreen, hat.

Ages: All ages can participate, strollers and dogs on leashes acceptable.

*Weather: rain cancels.

IRC Volunteers and Staff are needed to support an outreach event for Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento, Second District County Supervisor. The concert and resource fair will take place at Haster Basin Park Saturday, May 9th from 4-7pm. The event is Mother’s Day-themed, inviting community members to host tables and share resources with families. Set up begins at 2:30pm and ends at 7:00pm. Movie begins shortly after that (movie TBD).

IRC will provide: branded IRC canopy, 2-3 tables, 4 chairs, interpretive display items

For more details, contact Kelley at KBrugmann@irconservancy.org

Spend the morning on a walk around Quail Hill Loop Trail to learn about the natural history and ongoing enhancement project. This program is for participants who would like a slower-paced and level hike. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water for the hike.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

• Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
• Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
• Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
• All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
• You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.