Hello Hikers, and May the Fourth be with you!

We’ve got lots of exciting things to look forward to this month:

• This Sunday, May 3, is a full moon! Moonrise is at 7:21 pm so get out for a moonlit nighttime hike! Some popular full moon destinations include Iron Mountain and Cowles Mountain.
• May 9 – 10 and 16 – 17 are San Diego River Days. Over these two weekends there will be more than 30 events held at various locations along the San Diego River. There will be guided hikes, volunteer opportunities, educational events, a 5k, and more! Check out the San Diego River Days website for all the details!
• May 16 is Explore Mission Trails Day – there will be guided nature walks, outdoor recreation demonstrations, public safety information, and a variety of kid-friendly activities including pony rides and crafts. Visit the Mission Trails Regional Park website for more information.
• May 25 is Memorial Day! Hopefully you get an extra day off work to go hiking!

And don’t forget next Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day! After you cook her breakfast, why not take mom out on the Oakoasis County Stroll? The Oakoasis Sunday stroll will provide a moderately challenging walk the whole family can enjoy. Bring a half gallon of water per person, sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and snacks to get you through a nice 3 mile loop featuring fantastic overviews of San Vincente Reservoir. Be prepared for a few hundred feet in elevation change that will challenge your skills. Meet at the Oakoasis parking lot at 8am. Check out the County Parks and Recreation Guide for more information, or visit our Events Page for even more upcoming activities.

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Hello Hikers!

Well that was some interesting weather for April! I certainly appreciate any precipitation we can get these days, but it looks like we should be back to our regularly scheduled sunshine and mildly warm temperatures for the next week.

Take advantage of the nice weather next Saturday and join the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers for a special hike on the Boulder Mountain Road Private Nature Trail. This is an easy 4 mile hike with elevation change of up to 200 feet. The owner of this private property has given the Canyoneers special permission to lead a hike on this date only. Please join us at this Poway location with an exceptional variety of native plants. Visit the Canyoneers’ web site for more information, or check out our Events Page for more upcoming hikes and activities.

Another segment of the growing San Diego River trail has been completed. The Walker Preserve Trail in Santee was officially opened last Thursday. We’re looking forward to checking it out. If you’ve already visited, please leave us a comment and let us know what you think!

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Have a good week!

Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone was able to get out and hit the trails this weekend. Currently the National Weather Service is forecasting “unsettled” weather for later this week, implying that there might actually be a few showers. I’ll believe it when I see it, but here’s hoping!

If you’re looking for a challenge, next Sunday you can enjoy an Early Morning Fitness Hike at Daley Ranch.  On this hike, Naturalist Rita Ospelt will go to the north end and west side of Daley Ranch. Some of the hills to be tackled are on the Hidden Spring, Cougar Ridge, and Boulder Loop trails. The total distance is 11 miles and we will be hiking at a brisk pace. Not suited for children. Check out the City of Escondido’s Daley Ranch page for more information, or visit our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and activities.

Mark your calendars for the weekends of May 9-10 and May 16-17 for San Diego River Days 2015! There are over 30 different events scheduled at locations all along the river, from Santa Ysabel to Ocean Beach. Events include guided hikes, nature walks, bike rides, volunteer opportunities, and more!

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Have a good week!

Hello Hikers!

As you may have already heard, there’s another missing hiker in the San Diego area. Isac Molina of El Cajon was last seen about 3pm Sunday when he left home. His vehicle was found at Kwaaymii Point in the Laguna Mountain area. Molina is described as Latino, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 120 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, and reportedly was wearing brown shorts and a white T-shirt with a brown emblem on the front. Anyone with information about Molina may call El Cajon police at (619) 579-3311.

In happier news, San Diego County and the City of Poway have partnered to pursue grants and other funding to acquire 800 acres of land near Iron Mountain. The land purchase would help connect a number of trail systems in the area, including Mount Woodson, Iron Mountain, and Dos Picos County Park.

Throughout April and May, you can enjoy a series of free Bird Walks in Rose Canyon Open Space Preserve with the Friends of Rose Canyon. Walks are led by skilled birders and are open to adults and kids 9 and older. They will even provide binoculars if you need them! Check out the full schedule and other information here, or visit our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and activities.

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Have a good week!

Hello Hikers!

I hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend and got some hiking in. Did you get out to see the eclipse on Saturday morning? I slept in, and I don’t regret it one bit.

Next Saturday, you can Hike All the Way Across  the Santa Ysabel East Preserve. Join Park Attendant Bill Augustus through the trails of Santa Ysabel East Preserve. Enjoy discussions about the history, plants and wildlife of the preserve, while seeing places in the preserve you normally don’t get to see. We will meet at the Highway 79 staging area and carpool to the Farmer Road staging area while leaving half the vehicles at Highway 79. We will hike from the east end of the preserve to the west end stopping at scenic spots along the Santa Ysabel Creek. At the end of the hike, we will carpool back up to the Farmers staging area and pick up the remaining vehicles. This hike will include an elevation gain and loss of approximately 1500 feet in 8 miles. Dress in layers as the temperature will vary throughout the hike. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, and bring plenty of water. Inclement weather will cancel event. Visit the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Program Guide for more information, or visit our Events Page to find even more awesome upcoming hikes and events.

If you’re not already following us on Facebook, you might want to head over there and Like our page. In addition to extra hiking pictures, we share lots of news articles, volunteer opportunities, trail closure notices, and tons of other good information related to hiking around San Diego.

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Have a good week!