Coast To Crest Trail

We parked by the entrance with a produce stand, off of the S-​6 (or is it S-5)…I’m confused, wasn’t the one driving.
Some nice cardio. We saw some more tarantula hawks flying around, and lots of critters, skittering… nothing scary.
Great scenery. Really enjoyed the hike, it was about 4 ½ miles round trip. The pipe scope by the dam is a very nice piece of usable sculpture. Would do this one again, not very challenging, but fun.

I’ve been on this I need to get get back in shape, must make my 10k steps on my fitbit, how on earth did i gain so much weight last year oh yeah vacations are fun and i love food phase. I’ve been trying to think of places I feel ok to be hiking by myself. Probably not the best idea to hike by myself but I like my random spontaneous get off the couch and go for a hike moments. Clears my head and gets me out to enjoy nature.
I did prefer to hike this trail rather than the other trail I have been going to at Kit Carson Park. There were a few people biking and running so it made me more comfortable being on this trail. I entered the trail off of Sunset near the North County Fair mall.
I also visited the San Pasqual Battlefield earlier today and they mentioned Mule hill so I was curious and I wanted to take this hike to see it. I did like seeing all the signs explaining what happened at Mule Hill during the battle. Be careful when you start the hike because the golf balls from the driving range will come flying at you. This is a easy hike to see mule hill. It’s almost a mile to get to it but I decided to walk a little further since I had time to explore before it got dark. I saw so many deer on my hike which was so cool. It was a nice 3 mile hike and I would love to come back again soon.

Chose to hike this one based on the one awesome review by Mr. Marcus F. – Thank you! :) Glad I did too. Brought my roommate along with me and we ended up taking Hodges Trail which led us past the Bernardo pedestrian Bridge, Felicity Creek Bridge and upwards towards the summit of Bernardo Mountain! Little rougher than it looked but so glad once we made it to the top! Gorgeous view and a great hike for October, especially with the breeze. It was pretty rocky and uphill for the most part but with several leveled areas (thank goodness).
I’m no avid hiker, but I like a good challenge since I’m a prior Marine. Was so great to find an old ammo can where hikers left journals up there and everyone signed it and left messages, and whatnot, for those who reach the top after them. We left our own messages too. Such an amazing hike. I’ll certainly be back for more.

The Coast to Crest trail extends from the ocean at Del Mar to the San Dieguito River’s source on Volcan Mountain near Julian. There are several segments and several trailheads with parking. If you’re looking for a short hike, or a 20 mile monster, the Coast to Crest trail has it all.
I’ve hiked several segments of this trail and it’s one of the best trails that most anyone can complete, even with the family.
— Santa Fe Valley & Del Dios Gorge Trails
Nice mild hike walking along the gorge and taking in some pretty vegetation and rock formations. After 2 miles you get a nice view of the Lake Hodges Dam from the Rattlesnake overlook.
HIGHLIGHTS–
Bat Boxes
Abandoned Rail bridges across the freeway.
Rattlesnake warnings
Lake Hodges Dam
— Lake Hodges Trail
The trail here walks you down prehistoric like valley and swampy lake that brings you past Bernardo Mountain, the Bernardo pedestrian bridge, and ends up at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead.
HIGHLIGHTS–
Detour to Bernardo Mountain.
Felicita Creek Bridge (And the wildlife in this area)
Light blue poles sticking out of the ground.
— San Pasqual Valley Trail
As you work past historic Mule Hill and along organic farms you make your way up toward Raptor Ridge you can see over toward the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
HIGHLIGHTS–
Walk past Be Wise Ranch
Racer Snakes
Incline to Raptor Ridge
Wildlife you should expect to see on all trails
— Snakes! Several.
— Coyotes near dusk
— Rabbits
— Deer
— Stinkbugs.