Irish Hills Nature Reserve

Jun 1, 2011 by cnps2011

Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am

The Irish Hills Nature Reserve Field Trip

The Irish Hills stretch along the southern side of Los Osos Valley from Hwy 101 to the coast.

The Reserve encompasses more than 700 acres with a diverse landscape of dense groves of oaks, open grasslands, and superb views.

Total distance is 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 700 ft. (213 m) and a time of roughly 3 hours.

Meet at the trailhead located at the southern terminus of Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo.

Bring adequate water, snacks, and dress in layers for the weather; a hat and sturdy shoes are advised.

For info, call Bill Waycott at (805) 459-2103, bill.waycott@gmail.com.

The plants, animals, and the geology of the area will be topics during the hike.