South Shore - Playground parking area to Burkett Park Loop

Leg 1 -  Playground parking area > Horny Toad Trailhead > Tasajilla Flats > Nature Trail > Lanky Lackey > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park     3.7 miles

Leg 2 -  Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Red Dam Loop > Chaparral > Playground parking area    3.1 miles

Temp started at 68, ended at 86.  Sunny and light breeze from SW at 0-5 mph.

Easy hike along dew dampened trails.  Not much damage from the rains of a few weeks ago.  Bee bush is already blooming and it's vanilla scent was in the air.  Saw a few more birds out including a Loggerhead Shrike.  At the end of the hike, a pair of roadrunners chattered and made their presence known.  One in particular watched me as I hiked (photo attached).

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk, toilets and a bicycle repair station are available at Playground Parking Area.

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.