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Folklore of Kings Mountain

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There are tales to tell on the mountain and docents Ed Lange and Ida Rhodes will share local history and legend with you as you hike the Giant Salamander, Fir, Manzanita, and Timberview Trails on an 8-mile, moderately-paced excursion.

Wandering among the giants may show you trees and perhaps a salamander.

[[Elevation gain not mentioned. Estimate provided.]]

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Starts

Sat 8/21   9:00 AM

Ends

Sat 8/21   2:00 PM

Where

El Corte De Madera Creek

Distance

8.00

Elevation

1000.00

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Challenging

Org.Rating

Strenuous

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MidPeninsula Regional Open Space…

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Name:    El Corte De Madera Creek
County: San Mateo   Area: Peninsula

Event Organized by: MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District

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Lunch.

[[Water, sun-protection, binoculars.]]

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Meet at Skeggs Point, a Caltrans vista point on the east side of Skyline Boulevard, about 4 miles north of La Honda Road (Highway 84) and 1.5 miles south of Kings Mountain Road. Please note that Caltrans prohibits a left turn into the lot when approaching from the north along Skyline Blvd.

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