Friday, August 9, we’ll take one of our favorite hot weather hikes, Gabrielino Trail to Gould Mesa Trail Camp.  The hike is approximately 4.4 miles round trip, mostly flat and nicely shaded.  We’ll stop at Gould Mesa for a refreshment break then head back.  The camp has vault toilets.   

I hiked the trail on July 27 and the water level in the Arroyo Seco was low enough that there was only one stream crossing where my shoes and feet got wet. 

The first mile or so of the hike is wide and paved, as we get closer to Gould Mesa the trail becomes narrower and rocky.  Wear hiking shoes and bring poles for balance.  Unless you are an accomplished rock hopper, your shoes will get wet at the stream crossing.

If you’d like to carpool, we’ll meet at the Village lot at 7:30AM.  I’ll be there and can take three extra in my car.  If you prefer to meet us at the trailhead, please plan to be there at 7:45AM.  

Directions are in the comments below.