Hollenbeck Canyon Hike

6 miles, 800ft ascent. Hazards - About 0.5 miles of narrow trail with steep drop-off. There is an alternate trail that can be taken to avoid this stretch.

Description:
A pretty loop and my favorite hike that includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes and grasslands. A seasonal creek is running along the canyon floor so several creek crossings, but with stepping stones. We last hiked here in April 2022.
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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 2023-Lands Pass, choose 1-day $5.40,
enter date 04/20/2023,
select location Hollenbeck Canyon,
checkout,
enter credit card info,
check email confirmation,
complete transaction,
download receipt/licenses and take a screen shot, or print.
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. The parking lot on the left is being repaved, so park along the side of the road.
Google maps: Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
Apple maps: Hollenbeck Canyon
Garmin: Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Wear good hiking shoes and dress in layers. Take water, a snack, a hat and sunscreen. Leashed dogs are allowed. Currently no toilet facilities - but a new and improved one coming soon.

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