Buena Vista Park

This loop trailhead starts in the Buena Vista park, you'll park at the duck pond and hike south to the trailhead which changes from concrete to a double-wide dirt trail. This 2 1/2 mile hike offers a flat, easily marked path with a heavy bird population. The first 200 meters of trail is open with no shade and slowly turns to covered/shaded tree tunnels. Best to stay on the path at all times as this area is thick with Poison Oak mainly along the creek.You'll approach and hike under an overpass (South Melrose Dr.) and continue to follow the path along the creek. At the halfway point there is a nice wooden bridge to get you across the creek to the south side and headed back to the starting point. Hiking this trail at different times of the year will offer different experiences including the changing flora and animal sightings. Be sure to fill up your water bottle at the parking area as there is no water out on the trail. Have fun!