Manchester Preserve - Encinitas

3.8 miles, 500ft ascent.

Hazards - 100ft of narrow trail with steep drop-off - also a detour around. 2 short steep hills.

Description:
A fun set of popular trails in the Manchester Preserve.
It was established in the late 1990's by Techbilt, a prominent development firm in Southern California. Techbilt then chose a nonprofit conservation organization to own and manage the preserve. Since then, The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) has owned and managed the Preserve.
While hiking Manchester Preserve, visitors can expect to encounter wildlife, both common and threatened. Look closely and you might see the endangered California Gnatcatcher bird or multiple other species of birds. The trails are popular among bird watchers!
The wildflowers at Manchester Preserve are stunning, especially in spring. Visitors come from far and wide to see the towering flowering stalks of the chaparral yucca. The ground is often covered in multicolored wildflowers, and hikers will also encounter prickly pear cacti, sunflowers, colorful hyacinths, forget-me-nots, purple phacelia, and fire red monkeyflowers, among others species. We previously hiked here 11/21/24. https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/311289876

Meet at 9:30 AM at the end of Calle Ryan.
Leashed dogs permitted. No restroom.

Directions:
Google maps: Manchester Preserve Hiking Trails
Apple maps: Manchester Preserve
1609 Calle Ryan, Encinitas 92024
GPS: (33º 1.8231'N 117º 15.076'W)

From I-5N take the Manchester Ave exit and turn left (east) at the light. Continue straight and turn right onto Calle Ryan. Go to the end of the street.
Wear good hiking shoes, dress in layers, take a hat, sunscreen, water and a snack.

CONTACT: Nick Burke text: 858-264-7787