SLO Stewards June Newsletter
Virtual Hike Tours & Opportunities
Pictured above is the Felsman Loop trail located on Bishop Peak. This is a great trail for families or solo hikers with mild uphill and excellent views.
Virtual Hike Tour: Episode 4
Felsman Loop (Bishop peak trail) with Dale
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Distance: up to 2.4 mile, Elevation: up to 570 ft
Virtual Hike Tour: Episode 5
South Hills with Annie
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Distance: up to 1.5 mile, Elevation: up to 450 ft
We have recorded and produced these videos to allow households, families and individuals to safely venture outdoors after watching the introduction video and a hike tour of a specific Open Space trail. These hikes range from about 2-3 hours, depending on your pace. We ask that you respect the trails and wellbeing of others by following trail direction signs and guidelines posted at trailheads. Hikers should wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water and a snack. For more information, please contact ECOSLO at 805-544-1777 or by email at programs@ecoslo.org.
See you on the trails!
Learning Corner
Monthly educational blurbs from SLO Stewards!
This month: Stay Safe in the Heat
Summer is often a beautiful time to get outdoors and hike, however it can also be very warm and it is important to know how to stay safe. If you are not prepared for exercising in high temperatures, you can experience heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Precautions you can take to ensure an enjoyable and relaxing hiking experience include:
Researching hikes that have shade throughout the trail to take a break and cool off in
Applying sunscreen prior to going outdoors
Wearing a hat and bringing a bandana to keep you cool
Wearing clothes that wick moisture away from the body
Bringing plenty of water and also drinking electrolytes
Hike during cooler times of day in the mornings and around sunset
Take these preventative measures and also postpone a hike if temperatures are extreme. The trails will always be there so your safety is the upmost importance! To learn more about hiking safety visit the American Hiking Society website below.
Photo from City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Website.
City of SLO Parks & Recreation Updates
The mission of the program is to inspire happiness by creating community through people, parks, programs and open space!
Looking to explore the City of San Luis Obispo 12 large open spaces and more this summer? The City has an Activity Guide located on their website with classes, events and sports you can participate in. You can also learn more about the Open Space Plans and Conservation Guidelines by visiting the City of SLO website for a plethora of documents and information. We hope you can enjoy a wonderful summer outdoors!
Through education, the SLO Stewards program encourages the community and visitors to be guardians of the natural environment and to help support the activities of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Natural Resources Protection Program.
