Mead Vernal Pools

About
the hike

Hike through the historic and beautiful Mead Ranch in the hills northeast of Napa to see a rare treat: its vernal pools and wildflowers. With the return of rain, these pools come alive with ephemeral blooms found only in vernal pool ecosystems, offering a fleeting and remarkable glimpse into one of California’s most unique natural habitats.

Trip Leaders: Jake Rugyt & Celeste Mirassou

Date

May 9

Rating

Moderate

Miles

3

Elevation Gain

1k ft

Registration

All Field trip registrations close three (3) days prior to the event date. An adult must accompany all minors under 18 and complete a minor waiver in person.

Note that we require all attendees to sign a participation waiver in person at the start of the event. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this step.

You will receive an email to confirm your registration.

Registration for this event has ended.


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