About this Event
Join us on the trail, meet new friends and log miles as part of Nature Unplugged's 2024 Hike-A-Thon! Each hike is ranger-led in partnership with the County of San Diego's Park and Recreation.
Registration encouraged, no cost to participate.
SAN ELIJO LAGOON & ANNIE'S CANYON
The San Elijo Lagoon is one of San Diego’s largest wetlands. This 979-acre reserve is primarily a shallow-water estuary, formed where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks meet the Pacific Ocean.
We'll hike a 4 mile loop around the lagoon, including a stop at the San Elijo Nature Center, over to Annie's Canyon Trail and back. The majority of the loop is considered easy to moderate and family friendly. The quarter-mile, moderate-to-strenuous Annie’s Canyon Trail through the slot canyon is optional!
Whether you opt-out of the Slot Canyon portion, or are waiting for the crowd to dwindle, be sure to stop by Nature Collective's table at the base of Annie's Canyon Trail. The Ambassadors will provide information and activities for the group to discover more about the habitats found near and around the coast and why these habitats are crucial to the many bird species that visit or call San Elijo Lagoon home.
Important Note: This event is a part of a month-long Hike-A-Thon! To participate in the Hike-A-Thon, please register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/enu-hike-a-thon-2024
ABOUT THE HIKE-A-THON:
OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2024 | For the month of October, participants will be taking steps (literally and figuratively) to improve their own health, build community and advocate for less screen time and more green time. This hybrid event inspires people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors and raise funds to bring preventative mental health education and outdoor programming to communities in need. Participants can join local guided hikes (in select cities across the US and Canada), or log miles from anywhere in the world!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2581 Via Poco, 2581 Via Poco, Encinitas, United States
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