South Shore - Playground Parking Area to Burkett Park Loop + Roarunner Loop

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

Leg 2 -  Burkett Park > Winding Snake > Chaparral > Playground parking area    2.7 miles

Leg 3 -  Playground parking area > Roadrunner Loop > Playground Parking Area    3.1 miles

Temp started at 43, ended at 83.  Sunny with intermittent SW 0-5mph breeze.

Easy hike along dry, easy to see and traverse trails.  Due to the temperature, this was my first of the season sweatshirt + shorts + shoes hike.  The sweatshirt came off when I reached Burkett Park but had most assuredly needed for Leg 1 of the hike.

The Monarch Butterflies became more numerous but nor in flocks as the hike progressed and the day warmed.  Lots of single then small groups of butterflies flew overhead - all heading South.  Javelinas as well as white tail deer (photo attached) were seen and numerous birds such as Mockers, Scissortail Flycatchers and a horde of wood peckers were spotted at various times.

All in all a cold start but quickly warmed up hike.

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.

Water and shade availabe at numerous camsites along Roadrunner.  Info kiosks, water and toilets are available at three locations along Roadrunner Loop.