Trail Along for History and Health

Six times a year the Recreational Trails Board Committee of the City of Moreno Valley hosts a hike on the historical trails of San Timoteo Canyon. Gilbert Brooks recently did the honors of leading the hike with a group of almost seventy. “The purpose is to promote health, nature and history. You would be amazed at what is right in your backyard” said Brooks who has been involved since 1997 and didn’t mind hosting the 2 hour, 5.6 mile hike. Director Miquel Sarasa, who mentors young ladies for pageants, arrived with Miss Teen Moreno Valley Ashley Casillas, Miss Moreno Valley Isabel Guerra, Miss Sunnymead Melanie Villarreal, and Miss Teen Sunnymead Ariana Morales. “We came here today to initiate health and to support the city,” shared Sarasa. Miss Moreno Valley Isabel Guerra is the first to hold the title in eighteen years and she wanted to be sure to show how much she appreciated the honor of representing the city by being involved with the hike. Parents of Miss Teen Moreno Valley Ashley Casillas, Javier and Anna Casillas, were also present not only to support their daughter but to support the city they have called home for fifteen years. Javier shared, “It was really a great opportunity and it initiates appreciating the history of the city.” Boy Scouts Troop 214 Moreno Valley was led by Scout Master Jeff Ogan. The idea of taking the scouts on the hike was brought to the Troop by Rob Contraeras who thought it would a great idea for the boys and would teach them first-hand about the very canyon they are going to be exploring later in the year. Fathers Kenneth Grey and Ronnie Santizo were also present with their sons and thought the hike would be a good idea for the troop. The boys had a lot of fun and look forward to an exciting year of learning about the canyon. San Timoteo Canyon is rich in nature and hills. If you are interested in joining the next hike contact Recreational Trails Committee for information at 951.413.3000 or at http://www.moval.org/city_council/committees/rec-trails.shtml. [END] Six times a year the Recreational Trails Board Committee of the City of Moreno Valley hosts a hike on the historical trails of San Timoteo Canyon. Gilbert Brooks did honors of leading the hike this past Saturday to a group of almost seventy hikers and was accompanied by Moreno Valley supporters and representatives. He explains that, “The purpose is to promote health, nature and history. You would be amazed at what is right in your backyard." He has been involved in the hike since 1997 and didn’t mind hosting the 5.6 mile hike that took approximately two hours. Director Miquel Sarasa, a mentor for young ladies who participate in pageants, arrived with, Ashley Casillas, Miss Teen Moreno Valley, Isabel Guerra, Miss Moreno Valley, Melanie Villarreal, Miss Sunnymead, Ariana Morales, Miss Teen Sunnymead. Sarasa shared, “We came here today to initiate health and to support the city." Isabel Guerra, Miss Moreno Valle, is the first young woman to hold the title in eighteen years and she wanted to be sure to show how much she appreciated the honor of representing the city by being involved. Javier and Anna Casillas, Ashley Casillas' parents,were also in attendance and wanted to not only support their daughter but to support the city of Moreno Valley, which they have lived in fifteen years. Javier stated, “I hope the city plans to advertise this opportunity a little better next time because it was really a great opportunity and it initiates appreciating the history of the city.” Boy Scouts of America Troop 214 Moreno Valley and their Scout Master Jeff Ogan also participated in the hike. The idea was brought to the troops attention by Rob Contraeras who thought it would a great introduction they boys to the canyon they will be exploring this year. Fathers Kenneth Grey and Ronnie Santizo were also present with their sons and agreed that the hike would be a good idea for the troop. The troop had a lot of fun and they look forward to an exciting year of learning about San Timoteo Canyon. San Timoteo Canyon is rich of nature and hills that our appreciated by those who live around them. And the scenery is a treasure that everyone should want to preserve. If you are interested in joining the next hike contact Recreational Trails Committee for information at 951.413.3000 or at http://www.moval.org/city_council/committees/rec-trails.shtml. Hike to San Timoteo Canyon Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 Time: 7:30 a.m. Event Location: Moreno Valley Equestrian Center Address: 11150 Redlands Blvd. Moreno Valley CA 92555 Description: Moderate Hike, approx. 5.6 miles round trip. CONTACT INFO Phone: 951-413-3703