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Sunset Trail/Lake San Marcos Overlook
Saturday, April 11 (second Saturday) 9 a.m. (sign-in at 8:30 a.m.)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance/elevation: 3.1 miles; 430 feet gain A series of winding ascents and descents will go from the bottom of the Sunset Trail to the top of the Lake San Marcos Trail and back. Hard-to-spot views of the south end of Lake San Marcos included! This hike is 3.1-miles with approximately 430’ of elevation gain.
Meeting location: San Elijo Park (Recreation Center parking lot), 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
San Marcos, CA
Parks & Recreation
3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-9000 parksandrec@sanmarcosca.gov
Park Ranger Hotline 760-744-9494, ext. 3707
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