Adventure 008, Hike 030 - South Nature Trail, Chaw'se

 Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 008, Hike 030 – South Nature Trail, Chaw'se

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  June 29, 2012

Location: Chaw'se / Indian Grinding Stone State Historical Park

Hike Info:

Trail: South Nature Trail, Chawse

Distance: .7

Description:
 The South Nature Trail is a companion trail to the North Trail. But it is not a repeat of the North Trail. It is surprising how in such a small park, where two trails so close together—they even share about 100 yards of trail—could be so different. While the North Trail is more arid, the South Nature Trail is close to Else Creek. This creek makes for the more moist feeling of the area. As a nature trail, there is 13 points guides, of interest on this self-guided tour. Unfortunately, the box was out of guide booklets, so we guessed what was at each number. Also we went backwards as well. But it was an interesting walk. As we neared the beginning, the trail went close to the park boundary. It was a bit unnerving seeing places where its neighbors would enjoy the settings with their own chairs and tables. Also it looked like there must have been some sort of need for the State to clear brush as we saw a lot of evidence of new growth madrone being cut. Still an interesting and good trail.