Participants will adventure to some of our most popular and picturesque parks – from the creek bed of Los Penasquitos County Preserve, to the hard-earned summit of El Cajon Mountain. Trails meander through valleys, mountains, deserts – even the coast – and most can be enjoyed by foot, bike and horse traffic. 

Prizes will be awarded in every category, to include commemorative stickers, reusable water bottles, canvas bags and a fabric-stitched patch! 

NOTE: Patches will be available late September; details to come.

The Tour Our Trails Challenge booklets are available to pick up at all County park ranger stations. Click here to find a park near you! There is no cost to participate and no end date. 

EASY TRAILS:
San Elijo Lagoon, Sweetwater Summit Regional Park, Guajome Regional Park, Ramona Grasslands County Preserve, Los Penasquitos County Preserve

MODERATE TRAILS:
Louis A. Stelzer County Park, Del Dios Highlands County Preserve, Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch, Wilderness Gardens County Preserve, El Monte County Park

TOUGH TRAILS:
Santa Ysabel East County Preserve, Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, Hellhole Canyon County Preserve, Mt. Gower County Preserve, El Capitan County Preserve

Steps to participate:

1. Pick up a booklet.
2. Go hiking!
3. Take pictures at the sites recommended in the booklet, or elsewhere along the trail.
4. Sign and date your entry.
5. When all five hikes are completed in a section, bring your booklet to a park in that group for a special prize.
6. When all 15 are completed, email AskParks.Lue@sdcounty.ca.gov for details on how to get your limited edition patch!

View the booklet in Spanish

5 Easy Trails 

5 Moderate Trails 

5 Tough Trails