County supervisors have approved buying 160 acres near Iron Mountain in Poway to give threatened animals like deer and the California gnatcatcher more room to roam, and potentially, people more trails and connections to hike.
The County Board of Supervisors took a step Wednesday toward the possibility of building a safe parking area for thousands of hikers who park and traipse dangerously close to traffic along Highway 67 in Ramona to get to Mount Woodson and the popular Potato Chip Rock trail.
The Nature Trail at Lake Morena County Park offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains and the lake and is easy enough for the whole family.
Make 2019 the year of new adventures and fresh air. County park rangers have selected 10 trails for you to try this year.
Come along with us on a family-friendly virtual hike! Nestled just a short distance from the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar, San Dieguito County Park offers five miles of interconnected trails, exercise stations and much more for a day of fun with family and friends. For more on the Upside of Outside, visit sdparks.org.
Park ranger Michelle Levesque helps guide you through possible scenarios and the proper etiquette to safely navigate the trails.
The new hiking trail at the preserve is open to the public for just three months out of the year – and you’ll need to obtain a permit to access it.
