About this Event
Hike Annie's Canyon with us and log miles with us as part of our 2026 Hike-A-Thon!
Join us on the trail, meet new friends and log miles as part of Nature Unplugged's 2026 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!
PARKING & MEET-UP
We will meet at the San Elijo Park and Ride just east of the 5 off Manchester Ave
2581 Via Poco, Encinitas, CA 92007
Important Note: This event is a part of a month-long Hike-A-Thon! If you'd like to participate in the Hike-A-Thon, please register here: https://www.natureunplugged.com/hike-a-thon
ABOUT THE HIKE-A-THON:
OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2026 | 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 event inspires people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors and raise funds to bring preventative mental health programming to schools and communities in need. Participants can log miles from anywhere in the world!
Event venue & nearby stays
2581 Via Poco, 2581 Via Poco, Encinitas, United States
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