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 by Matt_L 
 Sunday, 6th of November 2011 at 03:27:19 PM Hellhole Canyon Preserve is a 1,907 acre preserve that offers 13.5 miles of moderate to advanced trail opportunities. An equestrian friendly staging area has ample trailer parking, vault restrooms, potable water, an ADA look out point and small amphitheater. The main trail descends from the staging area to the riparian zone astride Hell Creek. Here hikers will find a reprieve from the sun as mature Sycamore and oak trees line the creek bed. The trails beyond Hell Creek began to challenge hikers as they rise out of the creek bed and transition into the chaparral plant community. As the trail continue on into the preserve interior they wind up Rodriguez Mountain and become more advanced, but the serenity and views are worth the effort. On a clear day the Pacific Ocean can be seen from the top of Rodriguez Mountain. The preserve is home to a wide variety of plant life and animals, with dawn and dusk being the best time to spot wildlife.
Continue reading Hellhole Canyon Loop
by John Zakhar
Monday, 15th of August 2011 at 06:36:58 PM Elfin Forest is a wonderful hidden spot in Escondido, as you approach the area you notice the city stops and a rural community begins. The Way Up Trail is the main trail of the area, starting at the parking lot and bringing you straight up the ridge line, about 3/4th of the way up is a small hut with a very nice view of the area.
Continue reading Elfin Forest – The Way Up Trail
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 6th of August 2011 at 02:46:11 PM Take along a picnic lunch and a blanket on this hike. There are many fine places, sunny meadows, oak-shaded flats, and the sycamore-fringed stream-side.
Continue reading Los Penasquitos Canyon – East Approach
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 21st of May 2011 at 04:57:23 PM El Monte Park is one of the original County parks. The spectacular rocky face of El Cajon Mountain rises high over this 88-acre park, dominating the other mountains that encircle this valley. There are plenty of recreational opportunities, including a ball field and play areas. Seven reservable picnic areas make every size picnic easy to arrange. The “Wedding Tree” in the meadow offers a great spot for a wedding and the “Oak Grove” at the far end of the park is a private wedding location.
Continue reading El Monte Park – Flume Trail
by John Zakhar
Sunday, 15th of May 2011 at 04:50:58 PM The trailhead on Sunset Drive is a major access point for the Coast to Crest Trail, which when compelted around 2016 will span 70 miles between the ocean and the crest of the Peninsular Ranges. One branch on the trail trends east for about 10 miles through the San Pasqual Valley. The other branch, the one you want to follow begins as a concrete walkway heading south, parallel to the freeway.
Continue reading Bernardo Mountain
by John Zakhar
Sunday, 3rd of April 2011 at 09:09:11 PM It was a flower filled day on the Palm Canyon Trail at Anza-Borrego State Park. We came out here to check out the small window in which the flowers bloom out here. We were not disappointed. At the very end of Palm Canyon Trail there is an Oasis, with a flowing stream, wonderful palm trees and well too many people! Still worth the hike, the flowers were amazing.
Continue reading Anza-Borrego – Palm Canyon Flower Fest!
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 12th of March 2011 at 03:54:12 PM Mount Woodson’s East Approach is a difficult trail for beginners, this steep trail offers many beautiful views of the lake and other areas. Worth the challenge, but be sure to bring extra water, as summer temperatures can be extreme. Portable restrooms can be found at various locations around the lake, no facilities are available on the steep climb to the peak.
Continue reading Mt Woodson East Approach – Fry Koegel Trail Loop
by John Zakhar
Sunday, 6th of March 2011 at 01:08:15 PM Iron Mountain Summit Trail to Ellie’s Lane Trail which forms a loop back to the Iron Mountain Parking Lot.
Continue reading Ellie’s Lane Trail (Loop)
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 1st of January 2011 at 07:39:47 PM The Big Laguna Trail (or BLT as it is affectionately known by our LMVA Trail Crew that built it) offers a pleasant hike through mountain meadows dotted with pines and large boulders where you can take in the view of Big Laguna Lake, a favorite watering hole for local furry, feathered and four-legged residents.
Continue reading Big Laguna Trail
by John Zakhar
Tuesday, 15th of December 2009 at 10:56:04 AM Find the trail just beyond the lake entrance, to the left of the park office and concession stand. The trail follows the west shoreline to the rock-fill dam, descends to a creek crossing, and soon reaches a dirt maintenance road. Turn left (north) and stay with the that road for about 100 years, where you will see the Lake Poway Loop trail continuing on the right (at this juncture, if you want, you can make a short side trip down to the “Wilderness Campground”, a walk in or ride in site for backpackers).
Continue reading Lake Poway Loop
by John Zakhar
Wednesday, 2nd of December 2009 at 12:54:32 PM Begin at the grassy picnic area on the southwest shore of Lake Poway, and follow either of the two wide trails southeast (they soon merge). After skirting the south shore and dipping to cross Warren Canyon, you come to a trail junction at .8 miles. Turn right on the signed Mount Woodson Trail and climb east on a steep grade through sage and scrub and chaparral.
Continue reading Woodson Mountain – West Approach
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 28th of November 2009 at 11:28:25 PM Precisely on that flat spot, there once existed a circular array of stones crossed by an “arrow” of rocks pointing southeast to the exact point on the horizon where the winter solstice sun rises, typically on December 21st.
Continue reading Cowles Mountain – South Approach
by John Zakhar
Friday, 20th of November 2009 at 08:03:32 PM Start off on the old roadway, which gradually descends west down a hillside. Hike for 1.7 miles on a gradual descent until the old roadbed switches back sharply to the left.
Continue reading Barker Valley
by John Zakhar
Friday, 20th of November 2009 at 01:28:28 PM Follow the wheel tracks in Arroyo Tapiado north across the low-lying hills. About 2 miles up the wash the canyon walls begin to get huge. Arroyo Tapiado widens after 4 miles and sets up a straighter course northwest. The canyon divides at 6.3 miles; take the right fork.
Continue reading Arroyo Tapiado & Arroyo Seco del Diablo Loop
by John Zakhar
Thursday, 19th of November 2009 at 09:14:06 PM South of the wide La Jolla Shores Beach, the sand disappeats and wave-washed cliffs begin. Just offshore, LA Jolla Canyon swallows the sand that normally would migrate down the coast. The western most cave is well-known among tourists and natives alike. It can be reached from above by a long stairway that begins inside the Cave Store and passes through a human-made tunnel. The half dozen or so other grotto’s in the series are usually only accessible by water, or very low tides.
Continue reading La Jolla Caves
by John Zakhar
Tuesday, 17th of November 2009 at 01:03:38 PM Starting from the North end of Sweetwater Summit Campground, the Sweetwater trail runs east, first passing a fishing access area for the reservoir. After about 1 miles the trail veers sharply right and begins a series of rather tough up’s and down’s.
Continue reading Sweetwater Trail
by John Zakhar
Monday, 16th of November 2009 at 01:37:01 PM From the trail head, the well marked trail swings around Bernardo Bay (the south arm of the lake) passing a small waterfall that splashes happily during the wet season.
Continue reading Piedras Pintadas Trail
by John Zakhar
Monday, 16th of November 2009 at 12:38:54 PM One branch on the trail trends east for about 10 miles through the San Pasqual Valley. The other branch, the one you want to follow begins as a concrete walkway heading south, parallel to the freeway. After about .4 miles, the walkway turns sharply right and passes under the I-15 bridge. After swinging north on the far side of the freeway the Cost to Crest Trail joins for a short time on the crumbling pavement.
Continue reading North Shore Lake Hodges
by John Zakhar
Saturday, 14th of November 2009 at 01:00:14 PM
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Continue reading Three Sisters Waterfalls
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