Habitat Protection Hikes at Máyyan 'Ooyákma!
Please note that April 11 and 12 Hikes have been canceled due to inclement weather
To help protect this sensitive and unique ecosystem, in March, April, and May the trails will be open by reservation ONLY on Saturdays and Sundays. During this time, the public must sign up here for a docent-led hike to access the Bay Checkerspot trail, the Tule Elk Trail, and the Serpentine Spring Trail.
Please note that April 19 and April 26 will be Open Access Days and therefore will not have guided hike access. If you would like to help on Open Access Days, please see the Preserve Steward Hike Patrols Opportunity and you can sign up for a shift to patrol the preserve during open access.
The hikes below are the shifts/hikes that we are offering to the public; these hikes are intended to be educational and interpretive. There will be an additional hike called 'Fresh Air and Flowers' that is purely hiking and sightseeing focused; this will be added under a different opportunity.
| Public Hike Timing | Docent/Sweep Shift | Length of Hike/Route |
| 10:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. | 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m. | 5-mile, whole loop |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 11 a.m. -3:00 p.m. | 3 mile up to Bay Checkerspot and Back |
| 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 12 p.m. -4:00 p.m. | 3- mile up to Bay Checkerspot and Back |
Further information will be sent to docents upon sign-up; while there are two slots for each hike, both docents should be prepared to lead.
Below is the Info We Provide to Public Attendees:
These guided hikes up the Bay Checkerspot Trail will have over 500 ft of elevation gain. The loop hike has steep ascents and descents. Comfortable hiking shoes and hiking poles are recommended.
CANCELLATIONS: For public safety, rain and red flag warnings will cancel hikes.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AFTER REGISTERING PLEASE cancel your reservation so others may attend
PARKING: Each ticket is for one parking spot, you will only need one ticket per car. Feel free to bring as many people in your car as you can safely fit. You may also choose to use alternative transportation and get dropped off at the front gate, walk, or ride a bicycle. If you choose to arrive this way, you will not be permitted to park at the preserve.
SPRING HIKE DETAILS: To help protect this sensitive and unique ecosystem, in March, April, and May the trails will be open by reservation only on Saturdays and Sundays. During this time, the public must sign up here for a docent-led hike to access the Bay Checkerspot trail, the Tule Elk Trail, and the Serpentine Spring Trail.
HOW TO PREPARE: Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and come prepared to hike in the outdoors with appropriate clothing and sun protection. Hiking poles are recommended.
