About this Event
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.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AARP CALIFORNIA!
This hike will spotlight our partnership with AARP California. AARP California and Nature Unplugged invite you to step outside and share time in nature with someone from a different generation. We'll use our Story Swap Conversation Starter Deck to spark conversation as we hike.
SAN DIEGUITO COUNTY PARK
San Dieguito County Park has many amenities, including playgrounds, a baseball field, a basketball court, wedding gazebos, picnic spots, pavilions, and BBQ pits. The lookout platforms, suspension bridges, and hillside ladders are open for hikers to explore. The numerous viewpoints provide picturesque vistas and distinctive vantage points over the surrounding terrain.
The trail also goes through a thick forest, which offers a shaded setting for an excellent workout. The park has a butterfly garden and many open areas that are great for picnics. You may come across Lemonade Berry bushes along the trail.
PARKING & MEET-UP
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Del Mar, CA 92014
We will meet in the upper park at picnic area 4 (directly across from the Ranger Station). Enter through the upper park gate off Highland Dr and make two immediate lefts to get to the ranger station/picnic area 4. There is paid parking inside the park along with three ADA parking spots. Also, the area is within walking distance from the upper entrance gate for those who would like to park outside free of charge.
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
San Dieguito Park (Upper Park), 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Del Mar, United States
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