Oakoasis Preserve
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This is a fairly easy hike, a 2.4-mile loop with a good view of San Vicente Reservoir, along part of the planned 110-mile Trans County Trail. We may add a few side trips to get better views.
Leashed dogs are allowed in Oakoasis Preserve.
The cabin shown below burned down in the 2003 Cedar Fire, but we'll pass by the remains.
Meet at 9:00 AM the Oakoasis Preserve parking lot on the west side of Wildcat Canyon Road at Blue Sky Ranch Road (N 32 54.76 W 116 53.24). We'll step off at 9:15 AM.
SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Take I-8 east and Highway 67 north to Willow Road. Turn right (east) on Willow Road and then left (north) on Wildcat Canyon Road. At mile 4.2 turn left at the sign for Oakoasis Preserve and Blue Sky Ranch Road and follow a narrow road to the parking area. (This is essentially the route to Barona Casino, but if you reach the casino, you've gone too far.)
Wear good hiking shoes and layered clothing and take a light snack, water and sun protection. Take a camera if you wish. Call or send E-mail if you have questions.
RAIN? More than a 50% chance of rain will cancel the hike. If there is only small chance of rain, we may still hike. In doubtful cases, I will wait at the trailhead. You must decide whether the weather is tolerable and take appropriate protective clothing. If anyone else shows up, we will hike.
CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky home 619-282-8611 / cell 619-866-8512 / e-mail: pje@efgh.com
My cell phone has coverage at the parking area; coverage in the preserve may be spotty.
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We've done this hike before, most recently in May 2015. A few photographs are available. There is information about the Preserve on the County Parks website at http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/openspace/oakoasis.html .