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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
A trail marker signs the beginning of the loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Sedimentary caves along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The trail rises, overlooking much of the Santiago Oaks Regional Park backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Santiago Oaks Regional Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
A quiet bench takes in the view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Unlike the majority of the trails opposite Santiago Creek which allow bikes and equestrians, the Pacifica/Windes trails are restricted to hikers only.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
A fork onto the Pacifica Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
High meadows with a view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
A fork leads to the high point of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Viewing tubes from the summit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Elevated looks across Santiago Oaks Regional Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The park Nature Center building along the trail.