Bonnie G.
11/22/2020
This has been my go to spot for a quick hike with my kids. I love this trail for so many reasons! 1. Easy parking and amenities right there. Bathrooms are always clean. 2. Out and back- starting...
Ridgeline Trailhead
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102 San Elijo Rd
San Marcos, CA 92078
Ridgeline Trailhead in San Marcos, CA, opened to the public in 2010 and offers various amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated at 102 San Elijo Road, the trailhead features convenient parking for vehicles and horse trailers, restrooms, drinking fountains, and shaded picnic areas.
Visitors can enjoy stunning views of South Lake and access multiple trails like Lakeview, Double Peak, and Ridgeline for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. The $1 million trailhead project, funded through an agreement with San Elijo Hills developers, provides easy access to the Cerro De Las Posas Ridgeline.
For those seeking more challenging adventures, Ridgeline Trailhead offers a five-mile loop to Discovery Lake or a shorter route to Double Peak Park. The city of San Marcos boasts a proposed 72-mile multi-use trail system, with 56 miles of existing trails suitable for various outdoor activities.
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4.515 reviews
Lotta S.
2/15/2021
Kind of an easy trail. Little boring for my taste since there was not much different scenery plus you hiked near people's backyard.... A good trail for those who wants to get a quick workout in. A...
Marcus F.
10/9/2017
Yelp marker is wrong! The Ridgeline Trailhead has of the better trail parking lots in San Diego. Keep a keen eye open for the driveway because it come up fast on San Elijo Rd. From this lot you...
Danae L.
7/23/2020
While Double Peak Trail has the view, Ridgeline Trail isn't bad either! Ridgeline in comparison has wider paved roads, but steeper inclines. I wasn't as out of breath for Double Peak but needed to...
John C.
11/7/2020
Great vistas of the valley but not the most overly challenging hike in the area. The trail is easy to follow and the City does a good job of keeping it clean of debris. Its a good starting point...
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