Las Llajas Canyon to a picnic bench in canyon

Join me Wednesday, August 19th, to hike the canyon and then go up to a picnic bench and snack share. The canyon is shaded and flat for the most part and a good hike/walk to do on a warm day.
Starting out Las Llajas Canyon Trail is fairly easy but it does become a little more difficult due to the distance and possible pace of the group.
You can always decide to turn around before we get to the bench which is going to be over 3 miles one way. We could also as a group decide to turn around sooner. Do note that we won't wait too long if you are behind a good distance but would keep going.

This hike should probably only take about 2 hours at my pace but allow for 3 just in case! We will take a short break at the picnic bench to share/eat snacks. We won't plan to stay too long though as it will probably be dark on the way back so please make sure you have a light. The canyon portion is easy and scenic but please wear shoes appropriate for hiking with good tread.

Distance: 6 miles (or more depending on what you decide)

Elevation Gain: 500''

Difficulty: Easy Intermediate

Dogs: no

Restrooms: no

Water Fountain: No

Trail: Out and back

Sunset: 7:30pm please bring a light or charged phone just to be prepared, as it will be dark on the way back.
Known Dangers: Rattlesnakes and ticks can be on this trail so beware! Something else occasionally sighted here depending on the time of year are wandering steers since the trail is in a ranching area. Slip-'n-fall is always possible so please wear good shoes or use poles if you wish to, poison oak may also be on the trail so watch what you brush up against.

Bring:

• Please bring at minimum a water bottle of at least a liter, a mistake beginners often make is thinking it is cool or easier so they do not need much water. I would rather carry it and not need it than not have it.
• An optional snack if you think you need one for when we take a little break at the mine or at our halfway turn around point.
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Hat or sunglasses if you feel you need them since we start in daylight
• An extra layer to put on and off, when you stop it can get chilly!

This hike will be cancelled: if it is excessively hot, windy, rainy or if less than 2 people besides myself are signed up by the afternoon of the event.

Driving directions and parking: 118 Yosemite offramp go toward the hills and turn right at Evening Sky, trailhead on the left. Park on the street but watch the signs for the sections that say no parking.

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