Don't let the title scare you (too much). It's mating season for tarantulas and thousands of them will be out at dusk, looking for another one to swipe right with. They may seem a bit creepy, but they are really friendly and not dangerous at all. It's actually fun to watch them crawling across and near the trail. This is a very easy hike (more like a walk), as we will take a leisurely stroll along part of the vernal pools trail, perhaps a mile and a half. "Golden hour" begins about 6, with...
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