Experience the San Dieguito River Park

Established in 1989, the San Dieguito River Park is a regional greenway that stretches 55 miles from the ocean between Del Mar to Volcan Mountain near Julian, providing striking examples of San Diego County's natural beauty along the corridor of the San Dieguito River. Located in the San Dieguito Watershed, with about two-thirds of its 92,000-acre Focused Planning Area in public ownership, the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority and its partners aim to protect the sensitive plant communities, wildlife habitat, cultural history, and water resources within the San Dieguito Watershed, and provide compatible recreational opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians on multi-use trails.

Come and explore the River Park... Your big backyard!

 CTC Trail at San Dieguito Lagoon  -  CTC Trail Surf Cup and Osuna   River Path Del Mar  -  Crest Canyon Trail  -  Dust Devil Nature Trail 

Coastal Trails Interpretive Panels

View location and content, using either the interactive map below or the list on the right side. Click on a panel to enlarge it, and learn something new.

 CTC Trail at Lusardi Creek Preserve  -  CTC Trail at Santa Fe Valley & Del Dios Gorge  -  CTC Trail at Lake Hodges  -  CTC Trail at Mule Hill  -  CTC Trail at San Pasqual Valley   Bernardo Mountain Summit & Lake View Trails  -  David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bridge & Bike Path-   Piedras Pintadas & Bernardo Bay Trails  -  Highland Valley Trail  

Valley Trails Interpretive Panels

View location and content, using either the interactive map below or the list on the right side. Click on a panel to enlarge it, and learn something new. Additionally, a set of interpretive panels along the Piedras Pintadas trail provide insight into the culture and resource management technique of the Kumeyaay who lived in this area.

 CTC Trail at Lower Santa Ysabel Truck Trail  -  CTC Trail at Pamo Valley  -  CTC Trail at Upper Santa Ysabel Truck Trail   Clevenger Canyon North & South Trails 

Pamo Valley Interpretive Panels

View location and content, using either the interactive map below or the list on the right side. Click on a panel to enlarge it, and learn something new.

 CTC Trail at Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East  -  CTC Trail at Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve   Trails at Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve West 

Explore the trails throughout the San Dieguito River Park on foot, bike, or horseback. Enjoy the beauty of our native landscapes with your camera or simply take in the sights and sounds of nature. Protect our most valuable natural and cultural resources by becoming a steward of the River Park. Stewardship can take many forms - from volunteering, to advocacy, to membership. Every type of support helps the San Dieguito River Park JPA and its partners accomplish the goals of preservation, interpretation, and public recreation.

Please visit the  San Dieguito River Park website  to learn how you can  volunteer  and/or  donate  for the River Park.