Hollenbeck Canyon Hike

6 miles, 800ft ascent.

Description:
A pretty loop that includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes and grasslands. A seasonal creek runs along the canyon floor during wetter periods. We may see some wildflowers. Leashed dogs are allowed. We last hiked here in March 2019.

A CDFW Lands Pass must be carried by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older. Visitors who are carrying a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement.

Lands passes may be purchased on-line https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales Continue as Guest at top in blue.
Under Menu, choose 2022-Lands Pass, choose 1-day $4.89, enter date 04/19/2022, select location Hollenbeck Canyon, checkout, enter credit card info, check email confirmation, complete transaction, download receipt/licenses and print, or by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Take 805 South then Hwy 94 East past Jamul and Jamul casino for about five miles. Turn left on Honey Springs Road and left into a large unpaved parking area.
Google maps: Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

The nominal starting time is 9:00am and at 9:15 we step off. We should return by 12:30pm. Wear good hiking shoes and dress in layers. Take water, a snack and sunscreen. Porta-potty at trailhead.

CONTACT:
Nick Burke 858-264-7787 e-mail: burkenlb@gmail.com.
Cell phone service is unreliable in this area, but OK at the trailhead.