Orosco Truck Trail

Clevenger Canyon South West Trail located in San Diego is a moderately challenging 4.4-mile round-trip hike with expansive views of the San Pasqual Valley and surrounding peaks. Located near the northern edge of the Clevenger Canyon area, the trail takes you through open, exposed terrain with steady inclines and switchbacks. It is best hiked during cooler months to avoid heat exposure. The trai...

Mount Woodson is a well-known hiking trail in San Diego County. It is known for its breathtaking views and the famous potato chip rock. The Trail on the east side of the Mountain is fairly steep but is about half the distance of the trail on the west side of the mountain. To get to the trail on the east side of the mountain, from Poway Road turn left onto Highway 67 and head north until you re...

Once your on Sutherland Dam Rd, follow it until your right next to the dam. Park on the side of the road where you see a small turn-out. Walk down to the side of the dam and drop down onto the concrete flooring of the dam. Walk on-top where allowed, and check out the views of the lake and the mountains. Next you can walk the gravel road around and down to the bottom of the dam. From here, feel...

Mt. Woodson is located in Poway's most eastern region and is one of San Diego's most popular and most iconic hiking trails. Known for its grand photo opportunistic "Potato Chip Rock", Mt. Woodson is a 7.5mi out-and-back trail with amazing vistas, convenient rest stops and breathtaking views. The trailhead begins at Poway Lake & Park (open 6:00am-5:00pm) and the parking fee is $5.00 to ente...

It costs $5 to enter the park and they are open 6am to sunset everyday. There is plenty of parking and this park is huge! This place has so many outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, running, archery, feeding ducks, or just having a picnic. With so many possibilities in this one area, why not do them all in one day? My typical day here involves a picnic overlooking the lake,...

Starting at the trail head where you park your car, head south along the Green Valley Truck Trail. After less than a mile, you will notice the city and noise start to fade behind you, and a beautiful sight of towering oaks, willows, and sycamores appear as you walk along the Creekside Trail. You will see a brown sign signaling you to veer left for this trail. Enjoy the feeling of entering a com...