Photo: San Clemente Canyon

Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone’s been staying safe in this stupid heat. I for one, have had enough. Fortunately, the forecast is calling for today to be the worst of it, and then it should start to call off. Hopefully the upcoming weekend will be more pleasant!

There is a small wildfire burning just south of the border near Portrero. As of Sunday, it was at approximately 120 acres. Cal Fire is monitoring the situation.

The San Dieguito River Park has announced that construction of the Pamo Valley segment of the Coast to Crest Trail should begin this fall. The trail through Pamo Valley will link two existing Forest Service trails to add 12 more miles to the Coast to Crest Trail.

Next Sunday there is a volunteer workday at Palomar Mountain State Park! This workday will focus on general park improvements. Kids 12 and up welcome with a legal guardian. Free RV/camper camping available Saturday and Sunday (no hookups). Tent camping available Sunday only for preregistered volunteers. Visit calparks.org/parkchampions to register and see a complete calendar of upcoming events.

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Have a good week!

Photo: Kitchen Creek Falls