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After descending from the viewpoint and returning to the main trail, continue to the right another 0.1 mile where you are approaching the embankment of ever-busy I-5. Though you could turn back here and return to the Rios Avenue trailhead, there is a better option. Take a small trail north, then turn left at the first junction and follow the edge of the lagoon back to the west. This is a great trail for observing ducks and wading birds, especially if you brought along binoculars.

Annie’s Canyon

The second significant hike is an exploration of the lagoon’s East Basin (east of I-5) starting from the south via one of four neighborhood trailheads. A recommended route enters from the end of Santa Helena. After passing an information kiosk, the trail descends gradually on a service road to an intersection with an east-west trail. Turn right to pass through forested stretches of pine and eucalyptus, terminating in 0.5 mile at El Camino Real and the San Orilla trailhead. There is a small parking lot here and picnic tables.