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Slithering Out of a Bad Rap - Nature Walk: Snakes

Reputation is not everything, especially when it comes to our local snakes. Vol­unteer Naturalist Trisha knows more about snakes than the “average bear” and is willing to persuade you that these remarkable and handsome animals de­serve our respect and, yes, even our affections. Moderate/strenuous hike. 1.5 hour

Use the temporary entrance 200 yards past the main gate. Meet in main parking lot.

King Gillette Ranch: A project of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority in cooperation with Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, California State Parks, and National Park Service.

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