HIKE: Oak & Springs Canyons + maybe Kwaay Paay 8+ Miles Moderate - Photo Ops

Please contact Michele directly if you are planning on going and/or have questions at 858-334-8019. Oak Canyon/Spring Canyon Plus Kwaay Paay Peak. The walk starts past the Old Mission Dam (a nationally registered historic landmark) and follows a stream bed rimmed by coast live oaks. This area is rich in both native plants and animals. NOTE: NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU Hip or Knee Issues Rating: Moderate Distance: 8+ miles Added: Kwaay Paay Peak Terrain: rocky, sandy, could be muddy Elevation: 700'-900' Hiking Poles: recommended for steep downhills What to bring: Water 3L, sunscreen, hat, gloves, good shoes, snacks to share (we will take a break), camera, ICE (in case of emergency phone #). *Please note the following: KNOW YOUR LIMITS. * *Our organizers are not tour guides, we're not rangers. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions.* * *As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post.* If you're a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is "easy" to one person may be "moderate" to another. * Err on the side of caution. *You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you.