Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone got to hit the trails this weekend, and even maybe check out the Geminid meteor shower. While the peak was last night, it should be continuing for a few more days if you haven’t gotten to see it yet. It also  looks like we should have very nice hiking weather over the coming week with cool, sunny weather.

Next week is Winter Solstice, which is awesome for several reasons. First, it marks the point at which days start getting longer again, so I don’t have to go to work when its still dark out and get home when its dark again (plus we get more daylight for hiking). It also means its time for the annual Winter Solstice Hike at Cowles Mountain! Mission Trails trail guides will lead pre-dawn hikes on the 21st and 23rd, while the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers will lead on the 22nd. For all hikes, meet at the staging area on Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road at 6am. You can check out our write-up of last year’s hike to see what it’s like. Visit the Mission Trails Regional Park calendar for more information, or visit our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and events.

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Have a good week!