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. Please note that all additional attendees/guests must also complete a waiver in person before the event.

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  2. Then fill out the event registration form.

Both steps must be completed to finalize your registration.

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