West Fork Cold Springs Trail to Gibraltar Rd.   Bring lots of water.  No hike if raining. No need to register, just show up!  The total distance is close to 6 miles. About 1/2 is shaded and the other 1/2 is exposed.  About 1200 feet elevation with terrific views.  Bring lots of water, sunblock, and snacks.    DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Cold Springs trailhead on E Mountain Dr., just east of the stream crossing. There is ample street parking on weekdays. From either direction on Fwy 101, exit at Olive Mill Road and turn toward the mountains. Continue up Olive Mill Rd 1.0 mile, crossing East Valley Rd where name changes to Hot Springs Rd. After another 1.0 mile turn left on East Mountain Drive. Go 1.1 miles to trailhead on the right, just before the creek crossing.  (You’ll probably see cars & hikers when you first turn onto East Mountain Drive. That is another trailhead.  Do not stop. Continue 1.1 miles.) HIKE LEADERS Steve & Laurie Clayton (sandlclayton@gmail.com or 805-618-6418)  Bo Kite and Thomas Lee

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