Nearing the overlook on the Indian Nature Trail at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville, Calif. Photo by Marcia Sanderson.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – It’s the perfect way to kickoff a summer weekend in Lake County: a morning hike with volunteer Walt Lyon on the Indian Nature Trail at Clear Lake State Park.

The 7:30 a.m. starting time, on Saturday, Aug. 6, guarantees cool, refreshing morning air as you ascend the shady hillside trail to the overlook.

Along the way, Lyon will share information and interesting tidbits about the native plants beside the path and how they were used by the aboriginal inhabitants of the county and are used today by their descendants.

The short trail is rated as moderate. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Meet Lyon at the trailhead near the park entrance kiosk. If the parking lot there is congested, additional parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Visitor Center which is only a brisk 15-minute walk back to the trailhead.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road near Kelseyville.

Manzanita berries almost ready for harvest at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville, Calif. Photo by Marcia Sanderson.