Join naturalist Les Braund for a hike leaving from Camino Ruiz Park. Most of the steep hike is in the shade of tall Chaparral vegetation and follows a switchback trail from the rim of the canyon down to the valley floor and stream side.

See uncommon native plants such as the Summer holly shrub and others. Les says this is one of the most beautiful walks he’s known. The park is located at the junction of Camino Ruiz and Calle Cristobal in Mira Mesa. Meet at the gate to the trailhead on the west side of the park.