INTERMEDIATE: Earlier Meet Time - Hood Mountain

PLEASE NOTE: 8:30 Start Time to beat the heat - Intermediate hike at Hood Mountain Regional Park. The Lower Johnson trail to the Lawson Trail climbs through oak, chaparral and Sargent cypress woodlands, and wind west across prominent ridge lines. While the historic Lawson family cabin and barn were lost in the fire, the natural habitat is showing signs of regeneration.

We'll hike from the upper parking lot and head up the Lower Johnson trail. We will be on the road going uphill a short while.  Then it’s a gradual climb as the trail switchbacks to the top and back. We will get the climbing done before it gets too hot. The distance is 6 miles and the elevation change is 1150 feet. We’ll have a snack at the top before we head back down. Bring water, snack/lunch and poles if you use them.

Hike leaders Jody Galli (763-213-3076) and Colleen Keegan (925-487-4014)