Lower Silverado Canyon "After the Storm!" Exploration with Adam, Orange County, Difficulty= moderate. January 30, 2011

Lower Silverado Canyon "After the Storm!" Exploration with Adam, Orange County, Difficulty= moderate.
Silverado Creek in the Cleveland National Forest is a new place after the storms of December 2010. Currently, road damage prevents vehicle access to the Maple Springs Truck Trail, but it's still open to those on foot! As canyon residents, four of our naturalists experienced these storms firsthand. Join one of them on a guided tour along the flowing creek. See firsthand the mud and rock slides, the newly carved landscape, and the power of water! Be awed by the roaring water cascading down rocks. Explore newly opened lands, scramble over boulders, and get soaking wet while stomping through the dynamic stream channel. Follow the creek from the forest gate and go as far as you can. Option of walking back on the road at any time.
Who: 18 and older.
Where: Meet at Silverado Cafe, 28272 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676, and carpool to trailhead. Forest Service Adventure Pass required to park at trailhead (available at REI, Big 5, Turner's, and Silverado Liquor Store). $5 for day pass and $30 for annual pass.
Difficulty: Moderate (3-4 miles round-trip, some elevation gain, lots of poison oak, no formal trail, rock scrambling, rough terrain, streambed is flowing with large pools, YOU WILL GET YOUR FEET WET)

Special Instructions/Supplies: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time. Bring a minimum of 1 quart (32 oz) of water per person. Bring snacks and/or full meal. Wear weather protection (jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.), durable hiking socks and close-toed hiking shoes (extra pair for wet tours), long pants, and backpack for snacks. Bring swimsuit and towel for wet tours. Bring first aid kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic, allergy medicine, tweezers, etc.) and cell phone. Bring flashlight/headlamp and layered clothing for evening tours. Walking sticks are recommended for tours with stream crossings or uneven terrain.

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When
Sun Jan 30 1pm – 5pm Pacific Time
Where
Silverado Cafe, 28272 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676