Lakeside Linkage Preserve

This is a short hike, about two miles long. There are some short, steep climbs, but the trail is a well-beaten path. There are good views of Lakeside and Lindo Lake. We'll hike through the preserve and then return on roads and sidewalks. Leashed dogs are allowed.

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/d/a/c/600_341972172.jpeg

The high point of the hike is an odd structure (a heap of stone and concrete) that is alleged to be the remains of some kind of castle called the Whitaker House.

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/1/4/4/600_341973092.jpeg

The USGS topo for this area shows a benchmark near the trail. We found it last time, at a place with good views.

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/5/e/0/600_343974752.jpeg

We'll meet at 9:00 AM and start at 9:15 AM at the signed trailhead on the east side of Los Coches Rd., between Ha-Hana [sic] Rd. and Meseta Lane (N 32 50.535 W 116 54.919, 9167 Los Coches Rd, Lakeside CA 92040).

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/0/2/600_341973282.jpeg

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Go east on Interstate Highway 8, exit at Los Coches Rd. Go north about 1.2 miles to the trailhead on the right side of the road.

A review of my previous exploration of this trail is available on my mapping blog at http://www.efghmaps.com/blog/20090824.htm .

We did this hike on March 20, 2014.

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/6/1/2/600_343974802.jpeg

CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky, home 619-282-8611 cell 619-866-8512 E-mail pje@efgh.com.