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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The Wilderness Loop begins down the path located adjacent to the bus/RV parking spots in the Santiago Oaks Regional Park parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The trail descends toward Santiago Creek, initially following signs for the Santiago Creek trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Crossing Santiago Creek on round stepping stones.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Stairs rise from the trail fork to the Wilderness Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Interpretive signage along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The Wilderness Trail is a wide dirt path, fine for bicyclists, hikers and equestrians.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Tracing the Wilderness Trail through the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Descending toward Santiago Creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
The serene setting at the Historic Dam site makes a great, relaxing place to hang out.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Following Santiago Creek back toward the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2024
Completing the Wilderness Trail loop path inside Santiago Oaks Regional Park.