Walk and Watercolor: Avery's Pond Trail (see maps)
Details
Beat the Heat
Beautiful, cool and shady trail with pond and river views. A slightly longer 45 min hike than our usual walk! The turtles, flowers, diverse trees and grasses will welcome you.
What to expect
Avery's Pond Trail is 2.5 total out and back. 240ft altitude gain, with steep climb in the beginning and pretty level otherwise. Parking is $12 cash or card only. There are no parks that accept digital wallets for payment.
What to bring
Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and sun protection. There are picnic benches at the pond, but feel free to bring travel seats. There are vault toilets at the parking lot (no sinks!)
Drinking water and snacks highly encouraged, there is lots of shade.
Check out the trail info here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/averys-pond
Please bring your own supplies. If you're new to watercolor, check out the videos below. I am happy to sit with first timers and answer any questions! You are always welcome to sketch or journal instead!
RESOURCES:
Watercolor setup
https://youtu.be/I_uDkBXi5fc?si=_rOZamy2TaTOeJ_x
The Tao of Watercolor
https://youtu.be/INO5lqLnO_I?si=E4B2LWxCRYjzO3YT
12 watercolor techniques for beginners
https://youtu.be/9YIpRMwJJfs?si=cZ0DBYTetrK7YSWy
Walk and Watercolor: Avery's Pond Trail (see maps)