Hot on the Trail!
Is it hot enough for you? Sunny days on the serpentine barren raise the temperature of the trail beyond that of the air. Hiking at Soldiers Delight NEA is not recommended during periods of extreme heat. Heat related illness and dehydration can and have occurred. Pets without protected paws risk serious burns requiring evacuation on sensitive, protected ground.
On July 16, 2024, the air temperature was 100ºF and the surface of the trail was 135ºF, owing to solid serpentine bedrock just below a shallow surface of soil. Please recreate responsibly in this rare ecosystem and visit on cooler, cloudy days or early in the morning after sunrise.
