Join Dee and Ken Himes for a 3- to 4-mile early spring wildflower hike along Stile Ranch Trail, through serpentine grasslands and chaparral. This will be a great trip for those who are new to field trips and native plants, as well as those who are interested in plants and flowers endemic to serpentine soils and seeps.

The hike will be moderate in intensity with steep slippery slopes. We are starting earlier in the day to beat limited parking space and the heat as it gets pretty HOT, and there’s no overhead shade until we get to the Fortini Trail to make our way back to the trailhead. Bring extra water, snacks, a bag lunch, a wide brim hat and walking stick(s). We’ll meet at the parking lot off San Vicente Ave. at 9am. Parking there is free.