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 →
34.050398, -116.570646 Rating: Easy (Flat boardwalk) (NOTE: Later Start Time due to travel distance) NOTE: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is always a spring hotspot and a favorite PAS field trip. Several hummingbird and seed feeders attract many bird species for your … Continue reading →
From I-5 take the La Jolla Parkway exit west. Continue on this road, which will merge with Torrey Pines Rd at about ¾ mile, then turn right on Prospect. Continue on Prospect to Coast Blvd. Meet on the ocean-side in … Continue reading →
Rating: Easy to Moderate (Mostly flat dirt trails and some paved walkways) GPS: 32.554229,-117.062579 Directions: From North County, take the I-15 south and merge with the I-5 south to the Dairy Mart Road Exit. Turn right on Dairy Mart Rd. … Continue reading →