Photo: Otay Valley Regional Park

Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone enjoyed finally getting some rain and snow. It looks like things should be pretty dry for this week.

The Solana Beach City Council has approved plans to build hiking trail and other amenities at the Harbaugh Seaside Trails preserve just south of San Elijo Lagoon. The site is small, just 3.4 acres, but will connect with the Coastal Rail Trail and other trails. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Improvements are coming to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, including removing non-native eucalyptus trees and weeds and restoring the area with native plants, and enhancing trails to improve durability and protect against erosion.

There have been new reports of a creeper along the Walker Preserve Trail in Santee. Several women have reported a man following or watching them with his hands down his pants. Anyone who has witnessed such an incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 619-956-4000.

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Have a good week!

Photo: Dyar Spring/Juaquapin Loop (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park)