Romantic Couples Hike...... at Towsley Canyon

Saturday, February 14 - Romantic couples hike at Towsley

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It is Valentine's day so come hike by yourself, with a friend, or with the one you love.

The Pacific Tree (Pacific Chorus) frog begins mating in early winter to early spring, depending on local conditions. When it is time, the males migrate to water where they start calling "ooh-yeeh" or ribbiting loudly. This lures the females to the water and they mate.

We’ll be taking an easy stroll into Towsley Canyon, stopping to listen to the Pacific Chorus Frogs calling out for a mate. Hopefully it will be a warm day, which will bring the frogs out for us. During the stroll in, Dianne will tell us all about these romantic crooners.

Meet your Leader: At 8:00AM outside Towsley Canyon in the Parking lot for a 8:15AM SHARP departure down the trail.

Directions to Towsley meeting spot: From Valencia, take the I-5 South to the Calgrove exit. Exit, turn right. Go through the signal and immediately turn right into the driveway for Towsley Canyon. Park OUTSIDE the gate. Look for hiking club members and your leader there.

Hiking: Feel free to come just for the frog viewing/ serenading, if you like. After visiting the frogs, we’ll hike the remainder of the Towsley loop at a moderate pace. The hike will be 6 miles, with an option to add on 1.6 miles more if you like. There are a few steep hills, but it is rated only moderate.

If it has recently rained, the trail will be muddy, so if this is the case, ensure you have boots with lots of tread, and bring poles if you have them.

Rain falling will cancel the hike.

Bring: Water (2 liters), snacks, hat, sunscreen, camera. Wear layered clothing, as it can get colder and windier on the upper switchbacks of Towsley.

Rated: Easy/Moderate

Leader: Dianne

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