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Daley Ranch offers three hikes in September


Daley Ranch will offer three hikes this month. All hikes begin at the Daley Ranch entrance on La Honda Drive unless otherwise noted.  Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear.  All trails include steep and/or slippery sections.  Please do not leave valuables in your car.  Steady rain cancels a hike.  The hike schedule is also available at www.escondido.org and www.visitescondido.com.  Please note that drinking water is not available in many areas on Daley Ranch so be sure to carry a sufficient supply.

Saturday, September 16, 7 a.m.

“Discover Daley Ranch-5 to 7 miles”

Meet Naturalist William Sherrard for a slow to moderately paced hike on the trails of Daley Ranch.  The planned hike is between five and seven miles in length and will last about 2.5 to 3 hours.  Bring plenty of water as there isn’t any water source on the trails.

Saturday, September 30, 8 a.m.

“Discover Daley Ranch-5 to 7 miles”

Meet Naturalist William Sherrard for a slow to moderately paced hike on the trails of Daley Ranch.  The planned hike is between five and seven miles in length and will last about 2.5 to 3 hours.  Bring plenty of water as there isn’t any water source on the trails.

Saturday, September 30

9 a.m. to Noon, “Dixon Lake Clean Up Event”

Have you ever seen the inside of an animal that has ingested discarded wrappers, chip bags, or fishing line?  It isn’t pretty and is lethal to the critter.  You are invited to come help us pick up and properly dispose of these items and more before the animals eat them.  You will be provided with trash pickers, vests, and drinking water.  Long sleeves, long trousers, closed-toe shoes, hat, and sunscreen are recommended.  Minors must bring a guardian.  Rain cancels.  Please contact Sue at 760-839-4018 or cevarts@escondido.org to make a reservation.

Want to be a volunteer?  If you are interested in volunteering as a Trail Patrol, Hike Leader, Trail Maintenance or Litter-Abatement Team Member, please stop by the Dixon Lake Ranger Station for information and an application—or call Ranger Kathy at (760) 839-4345.


Directions to Hike Locations

La Honda Trailhead: From Interstate 15, take the El Norte Parkway exit in Escondido.  Go east four miles to La Honda Drive, turn left, drive one mile to Daley Ranch entrance and park in dirt lot on left.

Cougar Pass Trailhead: From Interstate 15, take the El Norte Parkway exit in Escondido east about a half mile to Broadway.  Take Broadway north four miles to Cougar Pass (dirt road), turn right, and drive one mile.  Park in the asphalt lot on left.

Caballo Trailhead: From Interstate 15, take the Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and go northeast about 5 miles. Turn left at Bevin into the Eureka Springs development. Follow the road toward the filtration plant entrance and turn right at the Escondido Humane Society sign (Volunteer Lane). Park in the dirt parking lot.

Lake Wohlford Trailhead: From Interstate 15, take the Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and go northeast about 5.5 miles.  Turn right on Lake Wohlford Road and go 1.9 miles to Oakvale Road.  Turn slightly right onto Oakvale and go about one mile.  Turn left into the fenced parking lot.

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