46 min
Overview
This area of trail is accessed from the top of Del Mar Mesa Preserve. The trail starts with a steep descent down a rocky utility road. At the bottom, there is a deep creek crossing. Once across the creek, ascend the other side and look for a singletrack trail on the left. Take this trail and watch your footing as it is full of cobbles and loose rock. The elevation changes are constant (like a roller coaster). <br><br>The end of this trail opens to a wide path, then singletrack. Hike the singletrack towards the lake and partially around the lake. The trail around the lake is very narrow with low-hanging tree branches and thick brush. Follow the singletrack to the trail that ascends to the top of the ridge. At the top is a field, cross the field to the singletrack. This trail winds around and descends back to the bottom. At the bottom is a horse trail which you hike until the highway.
Trail Stats
3.0 km
4 m
85 m
38 m
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Photos
Trail heading away from Santa Monica Ridge Lake.
Trail heading away from Santa Monica Ridge Lake.
Santa Monica Ridge Lake.
Santa Monica Ridge Lake.