April City Hike
Next date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 09:00 AM
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April hike
Santa Fe Valley Trail
Saturday, April 11 (second Saturday)
9 a.m. (sign-in at 8:30 a.m.)
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance/elevation: 4.5 miles; 535 feet gain
A short but challenging trek on the Santa Fe Valley Trail, part of the Coast to Crest route, with steep switchbacks, and peek-aboo views of the San Dieguito River.
Meeting location: San Elijo Park (Recreation Center parking lot), 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
When
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 09:00 AM
Location
Meet at the San Dieguito River Park Parking Lot
San Dieguito River Park, From Del Dios Highway west of I-15, turn south at The Paradise Produce Market 8175 Del Dios Hywy, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Proceed to park at the Trailhead., San Marcos, CA, 92067, View Map
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From Del Dios Highway west of I-15, turn south at The Paradise Produce Market 8175 Del Dios Hywy, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Proceed to park at the Trailhead. ,
San Marcos, CA 92067
San Dieguito River Park
From Del Dios Highway west of I-15, turn south at The Paradise Produce Market 8175 Del Dios Hywy, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. Proceed to park at the Trailhead. ,
San Marcos, CA 92067
April City Hike