Join Ken Himes and Dee Wong for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail to see early flowering plants in the coastal scrub and coastal grassland plant communities, such as coast rock cress and Franciscan wallflower. The hike will be about 3.5 to 4 miles long with 800 feet elevation gain/loss. Wear layers as windy conditions could occur. Bring lunch and liquids. For more info, call Ken at (650) 591-8560.

Directions: From Hwy. 101 northbound, take Old Bayshore/Brisbane exit and proceed north on Old Bayshore, past the town of Brisbane. Make a left turn onto Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy., and follow it uphill (west) about a mile and a half to the park entrance. We will meet at the parking lot just beyond the entrance kiosk. There is a $6 day use/parking fee.