Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail, Kentfield

Dear friends,
The Hoo Koo E Koo trail is always full of wonderful plants, but this year it isn’t full of flowers at this point. Between the early heat and 5 days of steady rain most late April and early May flowers are finished. Some things, like buckeye and chamise, are starting to bloom early.

For those whose sole purpose in life is to see wildflowers (and I understand this approach!) I wanted to give you a heads up. If a beautiful hike and an abundance of interesting plants will console you, then we’ll have plenty to explore.
Hope to see you,
Betsey

Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Trail, Kentfield
Monday, April 27, 2026 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Leaders: Betsey Crawford and Ann Elliott
Limit: 15
Register on Meetup beginning April 7.
Please sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2026.
Trip description: This afternoon stroll is less than 3 miles out and back, depending on how far we decide to go. The walk alternates between forest and chaparral. HKEK trail is a wildflower gold mine and flowers we may see include iris, blue dicks, larkspur, buckwheat, mint, silene and others. There are always manzanita, huckleberry, ferns, buckeye, and chinquapin. The hike is mostly easy, single-file. There is a short, steep stretch to reach and leave the trail and a few places where the trail itself has roots or rocks to clamber over for a few paces.

Directions: Take the Sir Francis Drake exit off 101 north or south. Drive west to College Ave and make a left at the light. Drive to the junction with Woodland at a gas station just past Woodland Market. Take the right onto Woodland, then the second left onto Evergreen. Drive to (almost) the top of Evergreen. When the road levels briefly turn left on Crown Road. Parking is on the left along Crown Rd. I usually drive to the end and turn around so I can see what’s available. Once parked, follow the road to the gate to the Southern Marin Fire Road. We’ll meet just inside.
Bring: Water, snack; hiking poles are very helpful
Rain cancels.
Questions? Text Betsey at 631-484-1949