Docent-led Hikes at SMER
SMER is an ecological reserve, and so public access is restricted to protect these vital lands. But you can explore the reserve on these docent-led outings
Winter 2019 and Spring 2020 Hikes
(Click on hike link for more info)
- Saturday, December 14 – Temecula Gorge Hikes
- Sunday, January 12 – Highlands Hike
- Saturday, January 18 – PJ’s Bird Walk
- Sunday, February 2 – Gorge Hike
- Saturday, February 8 – Short Hike and SMER Introduction
- Sunday, February 23 – Chaparral Hike
- Saturday, March 7 – Highlands Hike
- Sunday, March 15 – Chaparral Hike
- Saturday, March 21 – Gorge Hike
- Saturday, April 4 – PJ’s Bird Walk (Chaparral Trail)
- Saturday, April 11 – Highlands Hike
- Saturday, April 18 – Short Hike and SMER Introduction
- Saturday, May 16 – Gorge Hike
For additional information about hikes email to smerdocenthikes@gmail.com
Hikers enjoying the view on the Highlands Hike
Hikers Rich and Janee resting in the Temecula Gorge
Hiker resting on Highlands Hike
Botanists: Micheal Crouse, Ashley Ariaza, Tom Chester and Beth Cobb
Hikers admire the rock pots on the Highlands Hike
Lesley Gregory on Highlands Hike
Hikers enjoy a rest and snack on the Temecula Gorge Hike
Hikers enjoy the Highlands Hike
Docent Tom Somers enjoys a thoughtful rest on the Highlands Hike
Hikers head back on the Highlands Hike
gorge hike photos during bioblitz
Hikers having fun on the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve Temecula Gorge Viewing
Temecula Valley Woman’s Club and Pablo in Temecula gorge
Buena Vista Audubon docents group enjoying view of Temecula Gorge
Buena Vista Audubon group walking up the hill from gorge
Buena Vista Audubon Docents visit Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Beth Cobb Docent on Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Ashley Ariaza on Chaparral Trial with hikers
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Hikers rest on rocks in the Temecula Gorge
David Rogers pointing to pneumatic drill hole on railroad bed
Docent Ashley Ariaza enjoys the Chaparral Trail
Beth Cobb stands holding a Tetracoccus dioicus branch on the Chaparral Trail. This plant is considered endangered and found on the protected Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve.
Docent Ashlley Ariaza admires a Snowdrop plant flower
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Temecula Gorge hikers pose for a photo at Stone Creek Ranch
Riparian area by the SMR in the spring
Foggy morning in the Temecula Gorge
Hikers enjoy a rainy day hike on the Chaparral Hike
Intrepid hikers enjoy the Chaparral trail