Gary Bower will guide this hike on a private tract of the BCNWF, for the purpose of introducing participants to some of the native plants located in the refuge. The walk will go at a relatively slow pace and may not cover the entire route. The maximum potential route is 3 miles along an old 2-track ranch road that has 377 feet of elevation gains. The loose rocks combined with short steep slopes render this mostly un-shaded trail moderately difficult. Please be prepared with water, good hiking shoes and, if possible, hiking poles. Also note that there are no restroom facilities, nor is drinking water available, at the trailhead. Participants are asked to arrive by 7:45 a.m. to gain access to the refuge’s parking lot and start the hike on time. Once the hike gets underway, there will no longer be someone at the gate to admit people into the parking lot.

Full details and the link to register (registration opens to the public on Wednesday, January 15, 2025) can be found here.