Angela Colicchio has set up a ~4 mile walking excursion through the hidden foot and horse paths in neighboring Summerland on Saturday, March 15, 9:00am. If you plan to go, please contact Angela. This is important because if we have too much rain in the days before the hike, she will need to contact you and cancel it due to muddy conditions.
The paths are about 3 feet wide with hardened, packed dirt, and some water drainage erosion. This makes for some uneven footing in certain areas. From these paths , you will see orchards, farm land, manicured and wild untamed gardens. There is some sidewalk and street walking to get from one path to another. It is about a 4 mile ramble through the hidden paths of neighboring Summerland and there is about 500 feet of uphill and downhill walking. It is a very scenic route with ocean and landscape views.
Angela advises hiking boots and poles for the uphill and occasion uneven paths. Also, please bring water and wear sun protection.
Afterward, we can lunch at Field and Fort ( 2580 Lillie Ave) or Summerland Beach Café ( 2294 Lillie Ave).
Where : There is a parking lot at Ocean View Park, 100 Greenwell Ave (near the corner of Lillie and Greenwell Ave on Greenwell Ave). To get to the park, exit US 101 north at exit 90, N Padaro Lane, then turn left onto Via Real/Lillie Ave. Greenwell Ave is a short way up the road and on the right.
As there are no restrooms at Ocean View Park, you may wish to come early to nearby Lookout Park, which further up Lillie Ave, under US 101,to the beach area. Please allow 10 minutes extra to go there and return to Ocean View Park, where the walk will start promptly at 9:00am.
