Castlewood Trail Hike

Hiking is an excellent way to:

-help lose weight

-stay healthy and in shape

-meet people in a low-pressure atmosphere

-maintain better mental health by connection with the outdoors and people

SUNDAY, MAY 11TH

MEET AT THE CASTLEWOOD TRAIL, ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE RALPH B CLARK REGIONAL PARK. PLEASE PARK ON ROSECRANS AVE, NOT INSIDE THE PARK. The trail is ACROSS THE STREET from the park, not actually inside the park. AND, this park charges for parking.

No, this is NOT the same trail we did last time. It’s in a similar area, also a hidden trail.

MEET AT 8 AM SHARP.

PUNCTUALITY POLICY

I recommend coming a few minutes early for time to park and find us. I’m pretty flexible when it comes to starting on time. So, if you’re running late, I am willing to wait a hot minute before we head out (so long as we know you’re coming) - but we cannot wait any more than 15 minutes.

PLEASE MESSAGE ME AT MY PHONE NUMBER IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES BEFORE START TIME.

Otherwise, I will assume you’re not coming. Unfortunately, I cannot leave my phone number on this platform, but will provide it privately once your RSVP is confirmed.

HOW LONG IS THE HIKE? About 1 hr 28 minutes

HOW MANY MILES? 3.6 miles

Get to know this 3.6-mile out-and-back trail near Fullerton, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr 28 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round, and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

WHAT TO BRING AND NOT TO BRING:

-1-2 water bottles

-comfortable clothes (I recommend fitness-wear or sweats with sneakers)

-a sweater or jacket

-Please DO NOT bring any heavy purses. If you must bring something to hold extra items, I would recommend either a light-weight backpack, a fanny-pack, or a long-strap-light-weight bag.

-Mini trash bags (if bringing a dog) for poop pick-up.

I recommend getting an app called All Trails, which is free to use. It gives you a full navigational layout of the trail with pictures. It has this trail and many others we will be using in the future.