National Trails Day, Los Penasquitos, June 4th

[EBasil]

Celebrate National Trails Day at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve.

Saturday, June 4, 2005 -10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bring the family and join in the fun!
· Nature Walks
· Mountain Bike and Equestrian Rides
· Children's Activities
· Trails Fair with Vendors and Exhibitors
· Live Music
· Opportunity Drawings and More!
· Free parking and admission

9:00 a.m. - SDMBA will lead a 10-mile ride geared for the intermediate
rider, we will be starting from the Ranch House and following the
south trail; enjoy incredible scenery with creek crossings and
waterfalls. For information on the ride, please contact:
greg@sdmba.com

10:00 a.m. - Join the Multiuse Trails Coalition for a bike ride geared
specifically to folks interested in a relaxed look at the canyon, to
ride with their children, or to have a first try at mountain biking.
We'll take a break in the shade of Carson Crossing with the equestrian
riders, too! Bring your bikes and meet us at the Ranch House before
the ride. For information on the ride, please contact: ebasil@aol.com

1:00 p.m. - Outdoor Outreach (organization offering outdoor
opportunities to inner city youth) will host a mini mountain biking
skills clinic and mini obstacle course for kids followed by a ride to
the waterfalls! A parent or adult guardian must accompany kids on the
ride. An REI bike mechanic will be on hand to check out your bike. We
need more adult ride-along volunteers. For information, please
contact: Julie jwarner3@san.rr.com or Miki mikihidaka@yahoo.com

Directions: From the intersection of Black Mountain Road and Mercy
Road in Mira Mesa, go one block north to the traffic signal at the
entrance to the "Canyonside Rec Center" and turn into the facility
Drive all the way west, past all the ball fields, and you will see a
white rail fence and gate. Go straight up this driveway: 12020 Black
Mountain Road.