(Thomas Guide: (1230-F6) / GPS:  32.839695, -117.041095)

Rating: Moderate (uneven dirt trails)

This should be prime time for spring migrants.

Directions:

Take Highway 52 east to the Mast Boulevard. exit in Santee. Turn north/east onto Mast Boulevard. and then right at the 1st traffic signal (West Hills Parkway).  Take West Hills Parkway to Mission Gorge Road and turn right. Take Mission Gorge Road 0.2 miles and merge right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. Proceed 0.7 miles down Father Juniper Serra Trail to the Old Mission Dam parking lot, located on the right.

Arrive extra early to avoid parking on the street.

Photos: Old Mission Dam

Further Information on Location: Here