Join us on a hike along San Roque Creek through a beautiful oak and sycamore shaded park at the bottom of San Roque Canyon.

An easy nature trail winds past bedrock mortars that the Chumash Indians wore into the rock while grinding acorns into meal. Stop along the way in an open grassy meadow to take in views of Cathedral Peak.

No need to register. Just show up. Downpour cancels (either on the day of or the day or two before the hike because the trail could be muddy and unstable), but we’ll go ahead in light rain. Bring water and sunblock.

Coffee to follow at Handlebar Coffee, 2720 De La Vina

Dogs on leash are welcome.

Park in the Steven’s Park parking lot, entrance at 258 Canon Drive

Directions: From Highway 101, exit Las Positas Road. Drive 1.2 miles north to Calle Fresno on the left, shortly after crossing State Street. (Note that Las Positas Road becomes San Roque Road after crossing State Street.) Turn left at Calle Fresno and travel one block. Turn right on Canon Drive. Quickly turn right again into the posted park entrance. Park in the spaces provided. If they are full, there is also on-street parking.