by Mark | Jun 13, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
An invigorating and challenging hike for those in the North County is the Lake Calavera Preserve, which is located in the Tri-City area of Vista, Carlsbad and Oceanside. The trailhead start is located off of Skyhaven Lane near Lake Blvd. The trail system’s focal...
by Mark | Apr 1, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Distance: 5 miles Date and Time: Friday Marc h 29. 2013 11:30AM – 2:30AM Temp: 80’s Hikeability: Strenuous Best Hiking Months: November through May Water & Food: 1 gallon water per person, 1 bottle gatorade, lunch, oranges and snack bars ...
by Mark | Mar 8, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
DISTANCE: 5.5 mile LOOP TIME 3 HOURS INCLUDING STOP AT PEETS COFFEE HILLCREST SNACKS: ORANGE, SNACK BAR (SCONE AT PEETS) I have always thought that the only way to see a city is by walking or as I like to call it urban hiking. Urban hiking allows you to see the...
by Mark | Jan 14, 2013 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
A hiking trail to consider in San Diego County is the Iron Mountain/Ellie Lane Trail in Poway, CA. The trail head is located on the east side of Highway 67 and Poway Road. There is a small gravel parking area with restrooms available. This trail offers a challenging...
by Mark | Dec 8, 2012 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Mt. Gower located 6 miles southeast of Ramona is a must hike if you consider yourself an avid hiker in San Diego County. Even if you are not an avid hiker this hike is a great way to spend an afternoon out in nature. Located in the 1574-acre Mt Gower Open Space...
by Mark | Oct 3, 2012 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
Cowles Mountain, part of the MIssion Trails Regional Park system in San Diego , is by far the most popular hike in the County and a hike I refer to as the Disneyland of hikes due to its heavily traveled trail especially the main trailhead off of Golfcrest Drive which...
