GPS: 33.871171,-117.122016 Rating: Easy- Moderate (uneven dirt trails) We will follow the auto tour route and make several stops along the route. Lots of birds. There are restrooms at the start and porta-potties along the route. Bring a lunch for … Continue reading →
GPS: 32° 59.942′, -116° 56.498 Rating: Moderate (hills and uneven dirt trails) Directions: From I-15 in Rancho Bernardo go east on Rancho Bernardo Road, which turns into Espola Road (S5), and continue to Poway Road (S4). Turn left and drive … Continue reading →
GPS: 32.846928,-117.00423 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat paved walkways and grass) Always a great birding spot, especially for photographers! Directions: From I-15 go east on Hwy 52. Exit at Mast Blvd. Continue east on Mast Blvd. to Fanita Parkway. Turn … Continue reading →
GPS: 33° 39.625′, -117° 50.471 Rating: Easy (Flat dirt trails) Directions: Take I-5 north to the San Diego Freeway I-405. Continue north on the I-405 a short distance and then take the Culver exit and turn left (south). At the … Continue reading →
GPS: 32.856482, -116.918296 Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trails, paved walkways) A great assortment of birds is always found here. Directions: From North County, take I-15 south to Hwy 52, then east to Hwy 67. Head north, and take the … Continue reading →
We will meet near the bathrooms in the park in the center of the large Palm Canyon Drive roundabout of Borrego Springs. It is called Christmas Circle Community Park (700 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004). We are meeting … Continue reading →
GPS: 32.734503, -116.941048 Rating: Moderate to Difficult (uneven dirt trails) This area is a rich stream habitat surrounded by native chaparral and sage scrub. Directions: From I-5, I-805, or I-15, take Hwy. 94 east; stay on Hwy. 94 as it becomes Campo … Continue reading →
GPS: 33° 32.603′, -117° 16.228′) Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trails, paved walkways) Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trail, some hills). There is an option to stay at the Nature Center and skip the hike. There are nice places … Continue reading →
(GPS: 33.346322,-117.023846) Rating: Moderate (Mostly dirt trails, parts rocky) Directions: This small wilderness area represents a fine example of oak woodland habitat. Meet in the Wilderness Gardens parking lot, which is about 10 miles east of I-15 on Hwy. 76, … Continue reading →
32.89157526666596, -116.84774080674691 Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trails, paved walkways) El Monte Park is located at 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 From San Diego, travel 21 miles east on I-8 to the Lake Jennings Park Road exit. Then … Continue reading →