Bats typically do not "sit" in the traditional sense and almost always hang upside down to rest, roost, and sleep. Their anatomy, with weak hind limbs and specialized, lightweight skeletons, makes taking off from the ground nearly impossible, necessitating a hanging position to "drop" into flight. While rare, some bats can land on all fours and crawl or walk, particularly to move along surfaces or feed on the ground.
This cache is located along an exceptionally beautiful new trail within Los Flores Ranch Park. There are brief and steep switchbacks along parts of the trail but the scenery and serenity you'll experience far outweigh any challenging terrain you may encounter!
See below for trailhead waypoints. I enjoy hiking a 4 mile "loop" up the East La Cuesta trail to "five points" then along the Basin trail to the highest waypoint (01) and it’s generally downhill from there. Remember to wear appropriate hiking attire, sunscreen, and bring plenty of water along with your writing tools!
**NOTE: Cell reception within the park is sporadic. Bookmarking and downloading for offline use of this cache and others at the park prior to arrival is strongly advised. See this Los Flores Ranch Park Bookmark List.**
This cache and all others within the park are approved by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. All rules apply accessing the ranch. The park is Open 7 days per week; parking pass is $5.00 per vehicle. Spring/Summer hours are 8am-7pm, Fall/Winter hours are 8am-5pm. Park and Enter at the waypoint below. Please see the Los Flores Ranch Park Facebook Page for updates.
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