RSVP by Monday night 7/24 by emailing or texting Bonnie 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net  I need to know who is coming so we can all start together.

What: A moderate hike for families with littles.  Join us on a not-too-hard for the littles hike on the Ray Miller Backbone Trail.  My plan is to stop at a nice overlook (not taking the whole trail) and sit to have some lunch and do some art.  There is a spot that I think is wide enough for a small group to stop and sit.  I will bring supplies for doing chalk pastel.  There is a beautiful ocean view that the kids can try to draw.   I have enough chalk pastels to share with a few families, but if you have your own, that would be helpful to bring them.  Of course, you could choose to bring watercolors, oil pastel or something else too =)  I think it will take us 45 min to not more than an hour to get up there with young children.  Go potty before you leave home.  There are portos in the parking lot, but it’s hard to say if they will be in decent enough condition.

Cost: Parking in the La Jolla Day use Parking lot will cost $8.  Usually I go with my husband, and we park on PCH for free and walk in.  I think with just me and the kids I would rather park in the lot and pay the fee.  It’s up to you and your comfort level.

Bring: In addition to what you would normally want on a hike (sunscreen, hats, light jackets, etc) please bring a lunch in your backpack, a light blanket to sit on and chalk pastels or other art medium of your choice.  I have enough chalk pastels to share with a small group of kids and will bring paper for everyone, but if you have your own art journal – even better =)

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Trail Info