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Out of all the walks and hikes we have been on Luna (my black dog) liked this one the best. She was so giddy to realize we were going to hike next to a creek that runs the length of this hike, she was running around tail tucked and kicking up her heels. She was yipping with excitement. Geeze, I wonder if the water-less hikes were even fun for her after the way she was acting. lol
This was a five mile hike out and back at Los Penasquitos Canyon meaning “Little Cliffs”. We followed the creek under a canopy of giant Live Oak Trees to a waterfall. The whole hike is about 11 miles but we put in at the halfway point. I have written about this place and shared here, but it was on the other side, and it was still very hot outside, and the west side of this trail had no water. We went all summer long with no rain.
The weather has changed, its been really nice for hiking and we have had rain, so it was time to check the east side of the hike out.
This post shows our first stop, Carson’s Crossing.
#1 The trail
#2 Giant palm
Los Penasquitos Canyon and its tributary, Lopez Canyon, are characterized by varied natural resources. Evidence of the rich biodiversity of the canyon include over 500 plant species, more than 175 types of birds, and a great variety of reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Many of these species are rare or endangered and are protected within the Preserve
#3 To the north
#4 To the south
#5 The creek
#6 So clear
#7 Carson’s Crossing
#8 The walk bridge
#9 Looking downstream
#10 Meika
Was the first one to cross the bridge. We didn't stay long, because we still wanted to reach the waterfall to have our picnic lunch before it got too late in the day. Time to pack up and hike some more.
With five miles of creek I seemed to have taken too many pictures once again! Look for Part two of this post, titled Los Penasquitos Waterfall coming soon.
Yes I see him, he is the leader of the pack. 🙂
Yes he is, even weighted down with a 25 lb pack I still have a hard time keeping up.