Easy 4+ mi Encinitas to Swami's Beach dog walk "out & back" & Opt. Tacos.

Please join me & my dogs on a fun easy Stroller Friendly coastal out & back hike/walk from Cottonwood Creek Park in Encinitas to Swami's Beach. On our way to Swami's Beach will make stop at Dave's Rock Garden, as well as a visit to the Encinitas Boat Houses (completed in 1929) and the Historic 1883 Encinitas Schoolhouse. We will meet at Cottonwood Creek Park where there is a small parking lot and clean restrooms. However parking may be limited due to ongoing pickelball games. If you can, carpool with a friend. Otherwise you may have to park up the road or in a dirt pkg lot across the park.
There may be minor some hills on our way to Swami's Beach. We will take Dog water stop & if neccessary a bathroom break before making our way to the Taco Stand. Eating at the Taco Stand is optional and it is straight forward if you skip this stop and return to the park. Please let me know if you plan to return to our start & skip the Taco Shop.
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There's a small parking lot at Cottonwood Creek Park but I suggest carpooling as it fills up fast and school's out so it may be busy with young families. There may be street parking in the nearby neighborhoods. Come early and hang out in the park with your dog.
Event time doesn't not include the stop for Tacos.
Optional Taco stop: After we return to Cottonwood Creek Park those of us with a taco craving will walk to the dog friendly Taco Stand at: 642 South Coast Hwy 101
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If you are lost call: 858-735-4527. Please pack sun protection, bring water for yourself and your dog.
This is a Dog Stroller Friendly event.
Approximate Hiking Distance: 4 mi.
Approximate Pace: Easy dog walking pace.
Approximate Elevation Gain: some easy neighborhood hills
We will start nlt 5 mins after the posted start time.
Event may be rescheduled if we are experiencing a heat wave. Please watch comments as date nears.

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PARTICIPANTS: This is a ladies only group. No children, or others hike with us. If a friend would like to join us on a hike, they must join the group. New members are always welcome!
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Dog Group: You are completely responsible for the behavior and welfare of your dog and yourself. The host is not at all responsible for you or your dog. By participating in this event, you acknowledge your responsibility and liability. Dogs must be at least 8 months old and fully vaccinated.
Bring water and a bowl for your dog. Bring water and a snack for yourself. Bring MORE water than you think you and your dog might need - summer hikes can be harder on your dog than you might think.
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LEASH REQUIREMENT: No retractable leashes will be used on this hike. Only leashes 6' or less in length are permitted. Dogs must remain on-leash for the entire hike.
SPACE: Do not allow dogs to meet via nose to nose or nose to tail interactions, especially upon arrival. Maintain a minimum 3' distance between dogs at all times.
REACTIVITY: Please position your dog in the back of the pack if they are reactive or uncomfortable in a group. Alert other owners when their dogs get too close to your dog and/or invade your dog's space.