Bolsa Chica Wetlands - Level 2

Please join us for a nature walk at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This walk is suitable for strong beginners.

This walk is for humans. Dogs are not permitted in the wetlands preserve.

This is not the beach walk.

## Key Info:
## Meet and Greet at 9:15 AM.
## Parking can be challenging at times. Arrive early in case you have to wait for a space to open up.
## Hike Briefing at 9:25 AM.
## The hike departs promptly at 9:30 AM.
## If you arrive late or otherwise choose to do this walk on your own, just follow the directions detailed below. And bring a friend!

Length: This hike/walk is about 4 miles.
Difficulty: This walk is mostly flat, with one small staircase.
Pace: Leisurely (about 25 minutes/mile, with stops).

Description: From the parking area we will walk across the foot bridge to walk along and around several small inner bays. There are nesting grounds for water birds, and breeding grounds for sharks along the way. We may stop briefly at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive center to see some of their wildlife displays and then make our way back to our starting point.

Facilities: There are no restrooms at the start of this hike. There are nice restrooms available at the Interpretive Center, the mid-hike turn-around point.

Sometimes we may see some wildlife: quail, hawks, roadrunners, bunny wabbits, and if we are very lucky, maybe a snake or a tarantula.

Rating: Level 2 - Click here for hike RATING TABLE

Parking: There is a free parking lot at the starting point. The lot fills up at times, so arrive early in case you have to wait until someone leaves. Google Maps GPS Address: 18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, or CLICK HERE. The lead photo in this post shows the parking lot entrance from northbound CA-1 (PCH).

What to bring: Water and snacks, sunglasses, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, maybe a hat or umbrella for sun protection, a happy attitude and a big smile!

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