Carlsbad CA— On Saturday, June 6, the City of Carlsbad will celebrate National Trails Day with a demonstration trail cleanup and a one mile educational hike along La Costa Glen Trail. The self-guided hike will include informational exhibits about the city’s trails, hiking information, how to become a trail volunteer, and facts about the local flora and fauna that can be observed while hiking trails in Carlsbad. Hear presentations by naturalists and other speakers who can address the nature of the trail and its surroundings, as well as what other trails in Carlsbad have to offer.
The La Costa Glen trail is located in southwest Carlsbad adjacent to an open space corridor along Encinitas Creek. Hikers will enjoy the sounds of songbirds that live in the plants along the creek.
National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails, began in the late 1980s and is organized as a national commemorative day by the American Hiking Society.
“Trails are one of the most cherished features of Carlsbad and enable residents to get outdoors and lead an active healthy lifestyle,” says Liz Ketabian, City of Carlsbad park planning manager. “Every year we have hundreds of volunteers who help to maintain our wonderful trail system for all to enjoy. We are excited to have this day for volunteers to get involved with Carlsbad’s volunteer program and to participate at one of Carlsbad’s largest open space preserves with over six miles of trails.”
Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water and healthy snacks will be provided.
For more information on the city’s trails, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/trails.