Giants of the Fog Belt--Redwood Canyons, Mountain Lions, Banana Slugs and California Newts

Join Saved By Nature for a guided 5.3 mile redwood canyon hike with 1,100 feet of gain along the cascades of Blackhawk Creek. You'll learn about redwood forests, hear a tale of a mountain lion encounter, and see california newt and banana slug habitat. Hiking poles may be advisable due to steep sections and moist ground; however, these trails do not tend to be very muddy and have tree cover, so they are a great choice in wet weather.

Parking Lot Location--Sprig Day Use Area (free): https://goo.gl/maps/kQNUYCXuR7RSp5Jq6

Hike Map--https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/blackhawk-canyon-sprig-loop-0f9cafd?u=i

Route 1-- 5.3 miles with 1,100 feet gain (Blackhawk Canyon-Ridge Trail Loop)

Route 2/Alternate Return-- 3.4 miles with 800 feet gain (Blackhawk Canyon-Sprig Trail Loop)