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

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. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits.* * *Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there.* *You're an adult. Hike within your abilities.*