South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Loop

Leg 1 -  Playground parking area > Chaparral > Red Dam Loop > Chaparral > Winding Snake > Burkett Park   3.2 miles

Leg 2 -  Burkett Park > WS to LL Connector > Lanky Lackey > Nature Trail > Tasajilla Flats > Playground parking area   3.5 miles

Temp started at 50, ended at 55.  Sunny, light SW breeze changed to NW 10-15mph wind.

An easy hike along dew dampened trails that were easy to see and traverse.  A few strands of Gayfeather flowers were seen as well as a large number of Bee Bush shrubs!  Quite a few deer were out as well as two hawks, a javelina and a pair of Ruby Crowned Kinglets (photo attached) - the first ones I've seen this Winter.  It was a quiet, enjoyable hike overall.

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair station are available at Playground Parking Area.

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.  NOTE TO EQUESTRIANS - the horse trough is still dry but water is available via a hose at the fountain.