North County Hikers

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. This group consists of people who enjoy hiking at a relaxed pace. Join us for wonderful outdoor activities with nice people. We will explore all types of trails within the area, mostly in North San Diego County, as well as other locations from time to time. We don't just don't have excellent hiking adventures - we have EXTRAORDINARY HIKING ADVENTURES!

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Hike to Elfin Forest via Del Dios Highlands Preserve
- Thu Feb 16
  2:00 PM
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- 1 attending
- 0 comments
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Join the San Diego Womens Hiking Group (i.e., this hike has been posted for both groups to join) for a hike up Del Dios Highlands over to Elfin Forest. 6 miles in length... Learn more

Hosted by: Vicki Essary
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Hike to Elfin Forest via Del Dios Highlands Preserve
- Fri Feb 17
  2:00 PM
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
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Join the San Diego Womens Hiking Group (i.e., this hike has been posted for both groups to join) for a hike up Del Dios Highlands over to Elfin Forest. 6 miles in length... Learn more

Hosted by: Vicki Essary
Meetup
Hike Corte Madera Mountain
- Sat Feb 18
  8:30 AM
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- 11 attending
- 2 comments
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Feb 17, 2012 8:30 AM
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OVERVIEW: This area was named Corte Madera or "woodyard", because it was used as a source of timber for building the early missions within San Diego County. Even today,... Learn more

Hosted by: Paul (Organizer)
Meetup
Lake Poway to Mt. Woodson
- Sat Feb 18
  9:30 AM
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- 2 attending
- 0 comments
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Hike From Lake Poway to Mt. Woodson Join the San Diego Women's Hiking Group (i.e., this hike has been posted for both groups to join) for a hike from Lake Poway to Mount... Learn more

Hosted by: Vicki Essary
Meetup
Hike to Elfin Forest Ridgetop Picnic Area via Del Dios Highlands Preserve
- Sat Feb 18
  2:15 PM
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- 1 attending
- 0 comments
Del Dios Highlands Preserve

9860 Del Dios Highway, Escondido, CA (map)
3 miles in length and approximately 1.5 hours in duration. The first 1.3 mile is almost all incline and steep, poles recommended. Dogs on leashes are welcome. We'll go... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill B
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Recent Meetups

4 hours ago, 4 Hikers attended
Discovery Lake to Double Peak
They uploaded 5 photos

With it starting to get dark later we can hike from Discovery Lake to Double Peak in the light at late afternoon. About 5.5 miles round trip with 1000 feet elevation... Learn more
Monday at 2:00 PM, 4 Hikers attended
Hike to Elfin Forest via Del Dios Highlands Preserve
Join the San Diego Womens Hiking Group (i.e., this hike has been posted for both groups to join) for a hike up Del Dios Highlands over to Elfin Forest. 6 miles in length... Learn more
Sunday at 2:15 PM, 8 Hikers attended
Hike to Elfin Forest Ridgetop Picnic Area via Del Dios Highlands Preserve
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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i had a great workout and the view was spectacular up there!

—weiyen lim

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Bill is a great leader and the hike was beautiful; and challenging.

—Nature Ozzi
Sunday at 2:00 PM, 6 Hikers attended
Iron Mountain
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Join the San Diego Women's Hiking Group (i.e., this hike has been posted for both groups to join) for a jaunt up Iron Mountain. Iron Mountain is 6 miles roundtrip, 1200... Learn more
Saturday at 9:30 AM, 10 Hikers attended
Hike South Fortuna Mountain from Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (MTRP)
They rated it 5.008 (8 ratings) and uploaded 177 photos

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Fun trip, new hike for me and the company was good.

—Al K. Shivji

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This was an awesome hike! It had everything I like in a hike... distance, elevation, and outstanding views! ...

—Scott Benner