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Experience the San Dieguito River Park
Exploring and interpreting the San Dieguito Watershed from the coast at Del Mar to the crest of Volcan Mountain
The River Park
The San Dieguito Watershed and the Focused Planning Area
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!
The Trail Network
Coastal Trails
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.
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Birds of the San Dieguito Lagoon
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Peter Douglas
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San Dieguito Wetlands Restoration Project
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Urban Runoff Treatment Ponds
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Fish of the San Dieguito Lagoon
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A View into the Past
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Grand Avenue Bridge
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San Dieguito Lagoon Pre Restorarion 2004
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San Dieguito Lagoon Post Restoration 2012
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Dust Devils
Valley Trails
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.
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Hodges Flume
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The Harris Site
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Invasive Bullfrogs Prey on Native Species
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The Geological Setting
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Lake Hodges Dam
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Rattlesnakes
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Bridging Lake Hodges
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Stress Ribbon Bridge
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Watershed to River to Lake to You
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Importance of Our Pollinators
Foothill 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.
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Emily Durbin
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Balancing Recreation with Wildlife Protection
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Pamo Valley Early History
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Protect Your Watershed
Mountain Trails
Planned Trails
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.