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This Week in San Diego Hiking – September 19, 2016

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Hello Hikers!

The National Weather Service is forecasting a slight chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow throughout the county, so watch out for lightning if you’re headed out. After Tuesday it looks like it should be pretty nice out.

Next Saturday is National Public Lands Day! There will be free admission to National Forest and National Park lands all day.

Also next Saturday is the thrid annual Wildlife Hike-A-Thon at Border Field State Park. All proceeds will benefit the Fund For Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, allowing it to continue its rescue and rehabilitation services to ill, injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide care to permanent sanctuary residents. This event takes place on a scenic trail from Border Field Park to the Pacific Ocean. Bring the whole family and take the leisurely hike to the half-way point where you can enjoy a refreshing view of the Pacific Ocean and Monument Mesa before turning back to the finish line. Games and activities will be set up before and after the hike, including “Duck Rescue”, Wildlife Trivia and more! Go here for more information and to register.

On Sunday, you can join the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers as they hike the Soapstone Loop from the Sunrise Trailhead in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This section of ABDSP was acquired in 2001. The lands are adjacent to Cuyamaca Lake and connect the desert park to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, providing a wildlife corridor between the mountains and the desert. This is a difficult 9 mile hike with an elevation gain/loss of up to 1000 feet. Visit the Canyoneers web site for more information, or check out our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and events.

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Have a good week!

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