Take a hike: San Elijo Hills planned with trails in mind-Sign on San Diego

BY PRISCILLA LISTER SIGN ON SAN DIGEO When San Elijo Hills, a 1,921-acre, 3,400-home master-planned development in San Marcos began in the mid-1990s, more than half of its acreage — 1,115 acres — was set aside as permanent open space. When its first residents moved in during 2000, their neighborhood’s amenities included 18 miles of hiking/biking/horseback [...]

Rancho La Costa Preserve Trail Work Day

  Dear Rancho La Costa Preserve Enthusiasts, We have been riding, running and hiking La Costa Preserve all year. The poor lad is beat up and wore out. Now is the time to get him back on his feet so we can ride it hard another year. Help some maintenance done on Saturday January 22, 2011. Tools [...]

A tale of two trails: Double Peak in San Marcos pulls double duty-San Diego UT

BY DOUG WILLIAMS-San Diego Union Tribune Double Peak Trail in San Marcos draws mountain bikers as well as hikers. SAN MARCOS — In literary terms, the trip up Double Peak can be told in two ways. There is the novel, and then there is the short story.Preview The long version makes for a nice morning or [...]

Ridgeline Trailhead to open to public on Friday

    The new Ridgeline Trailhead in San Marcos will open to the public on Friday, October 15, 2010. The trailhead is located at 102 San Elijo Road, about two miles south of SR-78 on Twin Oaks Valley Road. The Ridgeline Trailhead includes vehicle and horse trailer parking, restrooms, drinking fountains, shaded picnicking, views of [...]

City of San Marcos, CA: Trail safety tips offered for outdoor enthusiasts

The City of San Marcos is blessed with miles of trails throughout our community.  It is important to remember these helpful safety tips when taking advantage of the great community resource. · Never walk alone and always advise others of your whereabouts. · Be observant of your surroundings and of other people. Avoid areas where [...]

San Marcos Fitness Roundup-Double Peak Challenge 11K & 5K Run/Walk

San Marcos Fitness Roundup Saturday, March 13, 2010 Cal State San Marcos – Mangrum Track 8 to 9:30 a.m. (wave starts) | Double Peak Challenge 11K 8 a.m. | San Marcos Community 5K Run/Walk Click here for online registration. Click here to download an entry form. On Saturday, March 13, In Motion, Inc. will present the 1st annual San Marcos [...]