Dogs Leashed
Features
Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming
Family Friendly
Two playgrounds, fishing, and ducks make for a family-friendly outing.
Dogs can not go into the lake.
Overview
You'll make two scenic loops around the lake on this hike.
Need to Know
Swimming and fishing are often closed due to algae, so check the
webpage.
Description
Using this hike, you can hike every trail in the park in one visit. The area is great for picnics, fishing, swimming, and birdwatching.
For the first loop around the lake use the inner
West Shore Trail heading southeast. Loop around the east shore of the lake to join the
East Shore Trail. On the next loop around use the outer
Oak Bay Trail then follow the
East Shore Trail back to the parking lot.
There are some nice places to stop along this route, however, don't expect much seclusion. This is a popular urban park near the highway. It may be lovely, but it is certainly not remote.
Flora & Fauna
Redwoods, blackberries, iris, oaks, and French broom grow here.
History & Background
Temescal Lake opened to public use in 1936. Built for housing drinking water, the park was eventually updated in 1940 by Works Progress Administration crews with a beautiful stone building.
Contacts
Shared By:
Wendy Wheeler
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