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Length: 2.5 miles

Difficulty: Easy - reasonably flat with crushed stone paths. If you approach from the parking lot in the Wildcat Recreation Area, there is one steep hill to climb.

Features: Wander along side a perfusion of wild flowers whose colors change with the bloom pattern of the season. Don't forget to linger on the small bridge near the parking lot to appreciate the plants, amphibians and fish along and in the stream. A don't miss part of McDaniel Meadows is where it crosses Yanegwa Path. This is a heavily shaded, moist area, with lots of ferns. Take time to observe how the stream has eroded the soil away from the roots of the trees leaving them standing on "fingers" along the stream edge. If your dog comes with you, they will enjoy a romp without a leash in the dog park. Bicycles are allowed on the paths in McDaniel Meadows.

Getting There: The parking for McDaniel Meadows is along Wilderness Parkway near the North Gate. You can also park in the Wildcat Recreation Area lot on Wildcat Parkway, walk the trails around the ball field and follow the paved trail down the valley over to McDaniel Meadows.