SHADY Hike with waterfall at Uvas Canyon County park, 3mi/2h, moderate hike
Details
Let's hike this loop trail that offers views, waterfalls, a canyon and is steep enough - with lots of ups and downs - to provide a good workout.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 2.9 mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 748 ft,
- Mostly shady,
- Dogs are allowed on leash.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for an unpaved trail,
- hat,
- water,
- sunscreen,
- sunglasses.
Where we meet:
Here is Park's map marked with a Blue Arrow - the parking lot is after you pass the entrance station:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/515041530/
coordinates: 37.0952695691536, -121.78978459305016
We hike Upper, Basin, and Black Rock Falls via Contour and Waterfall Loop. The trailhead is nearby the parking lot.
This trail has poison oak, looks like this:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/510500633/
be careful.
The whole Park's brochure:
https://parks.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb961/files/documents/Uvas%20Canyon%20Brochure.pdf
Parking fee is $6, finding a spot can be competitive, please allow time for this.
ATTN: This trail is a combination of a few trails, with some intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the parks's map and get known (from the leader) how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Let's meet and hike at Uvas Canyon's waterfalls!