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You can mark this Veterans Day by marching yourself up one of the region’s most demanding trails in San Diego County Parks and Recreation’s annual Veterans Day Warrior Hike Challenge at El Capitan County Preserve.
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Six San Diego County parks will be closed in August due to extreme heat. The closures take place most years as a safety precaution, while providing Department of Parks and Recreation staff with an opportunity to conduct maintenance such as trail restoration.
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It’s easily one of San Diego County’s most difficult trails. “In a word, it’s treacherous,” said Park Ranger Kyle Icke. But that hasn’t stopped avid hiker Jim Carretta from attempting to conquer El Cajon Mountain 100 times.
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Before attempting “El Cap,” Supervising Park Ranger Kyle Icke takes you off the beaten path with this Q&A on the 2,619-acre preserve.
