This Week in San Diego Hiking - September 15, 2014

Holy heat index, Batman! I’m pretty sure the Earth has broken out of its orbit and is hurtling towards the sun. I hope everyone was able to get out early or enjoy a nice evening hike despite the terrible heat. I, of course, was extremely active and productive all weekend long, and certainly did not spend Saturday afternoon lying on my couch in front of the fan eating ice cream and binge watching Dexter on Netflix. Nope. Not me.

If its still horrendously hot next weekend, you might consider a morning Bird Walk at San Dieguito Lagoon on Saturday. Join John Haddock, a member of the Buena Vista Audubon Society and Whelan Lake Bird Walk Leader, to discover birds of the San Dieguito Lagoon to learn more about the local ecosystem. Meet at the Crest Canyon North Interpretive Kiosk. Visit the San Dieguito River Park calendar for details, or check out our Events Page to see more upcoming hiking activities.

Next Saturday is also California Coastal Cleanup Day! Visit the California Coastal Commission for everything you need to know to participate. There are still a lot of sites throughout San Diego that need volunteers.

CBS 8 reports two hikers were rescued from Cowles Mountain on Saturday in separate incidents. The first was a 12-year old girl who injured her ankle and needed to be transported via helicopter off the mountain. The second was an 80-year old woman suffering from heat related issues. I usually just shake my head at the heat-related rescues, but I have to admit I’m a little impressed by an 80-year old climbing Cowles Mountain under any circumstances.

But maybe when its this hot out we should just stay inside and read about hiking, rather than risking our health and inconveniencing rescue personnel. If that’s more your speed, then check out this deal: Today only, you can get a subscription to Backpacker Magazine for just $4.50/year at DiscountMags.com. User promo code 9826 at checkout.

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Have a good week and stay cool!