Tilden Park: Gorge/Curran/Meadows Canyon

Earlier this week we hiked from Lone Oak to Inspiration Point and back down. This was a huge milestone for me! Last year (let's be honest, earlier this year) I wouldn't have even attempted this hike. But my husband and daughter, who both hike with me frequently, basically said: OK, we're doing this! The Wildcat Gorge trail heading up toward Lake Anza is now pretty easy for me. Yay! Just below Anza, there's a trailhead and I took a deep breath and followed them up the Curran trail. This is a steady uphill climb, mostly not too steep, with great views and beautiful trees. After a couple of very short breaks, we made it to the trailhead at the top. We kept going up the steep, but very short, section and arrived at Inspiration Point. What? I made it to the top? I wasn't breathing hard? Me? After a break to enjoy the views we headed back down Meadows Canyon trail. This was a long, fairly gradual incline, with not much shade. Great views of the canyon and beyond! Our round trip was 3.5 miles. If you do this hike, look for the fairy house!

Also, we heard owls!!!!!


Information about Tilden Park here.
Complete photo set here.