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Moderately paced day hikes in San Diego County, California. A monthly happening for more than thirty-five years, formerly on the last Saturday of each month. Currently weekday hikes nearly every week, and some cross-posted hikes from other social media groups. Some GPX tracks and other information are posted at http://www.efgh.com/SDDH/
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San Dieguito Lagoon
San Dieguito Lagoon, 15600 San Andres, Del Mar, CA, USThis is hike number 5 in Jerry Schad's book 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego, an easy 3.5-mile out-and-back hike along the north side of San Dieguito Lagoon. We'll follow the Lagoon Trail, which is part of the Coast to Crest Trail. It passes under I-5. We'll continue on the Riverpath to the remains of the Old Grand Avenue Bridge. We've done this hike a number of times before; it's a very popular hike. For a description and pictures from September 2, 2025, see www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/310777369
Suggested route from San Diego: Go north on I-5 and exit at Via De La Valle (exit 36). Go east about 0.13 miles past a shopping center and turn right into San Andres Dr. Go all the way to the end of the street. The area is served by NCTD Breeze bus 308. (N 32º 58.710 W 117º 14.840)
As usual, we meet at 9:30 AM and step off at 9:45 AM.
Take water, a snack, a hat and sunscreen. Hiking shoes are not required.
There is a rest room on the trail, a short distance from our starting point. (However, the rest room is to the east, and we will be hiking to the west.) Leashed dogs are allowed.Contact: Philip Erdelsky 619-866-8512 pje@efgh.com
Note: The San Diego County Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It will not interfere with this hike.
COFFEE KLATSCH after the hike? There is a Starbucks coffeehouse in the nearby shopping center.
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Manchester Preserve - Encinitas
Manchester Preserve Hiking Trails, Encinitas, CA, US4 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 10/25. https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/311289876Meet 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
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