| Arroyo Vista |
| Length |
.6 miles |
| Level |
Easy |
| Surface |
unpaved |
| Terrain |
flat - moderately hilly |
| Attractions |
Wildlife movement along Encinitas Creek between Batiquitos Lagoon and more inland biological corridors. |
| Location |
East side of Rancho Sante Fe Rd., just north of the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Rd. and Calle Acervo. |
| Parking |
Along Las Olas Court |
| Aviara |
| Length |
6.0 miles |
| Level |
Moderate to difficult |
| Surface |
unpaved |
| Terrain |
flat to hilly, depending on trail |
| Attractions |
Golf View Trail - views of Aviara Golf course, water feature with seasonal flowers, water fowl. Some steep climbs.
Black Sage Trail - Commanding views of San Marcos, Encinitas and as far as Black Mountain.
Salt Marsh Trail - Viewpoint at the east end of the Batiquitos Lagoon slopes.
Eucalyptus Trail - Variety of steep topography with high points that offer breathtaking views of Batiquitos Lagoon and ocean beyond.
Lagoon Trail - Egrets, raptors, herons, many other water fowl and migrating birds. Offers learning experience for all ages with interpretive signage about flora and avian lagoon wildlife.
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| Location |
see map |
| Parking |
see map |
| Hosp Grove |
| Length |
3.0 miles |
| Level |
Moderate to difficult |
| Surface |
unpaved |
| Terrain |
moderately hilly - hilly. Up to 100 ft. difference in elevation. |
| Attractions |
Fragrant eucalyptus groves, picnic areas, views of Buena Vista Lagoon and Pacific Ocean. |
| Location |
Las Flores at Jefferson. |
| Parking |
Parking lot entrance off Monroe. |
| La Costa Glen |
| Length |
1.2 miles |
| Level |
Easy |
| Surface |
paved and unpaved - asphalt, dirt, concrete |
| Terrain |
flat |
| Attractions |
songbirds, native vegetation |
| Location |
El Camino Real at Calle Barcelona |
| Parking |
Northwest corner of Jimbo's parking lot in The Forum shopping center |
| La Costa Valley |
| Length |
1.5 miles |
| Level |
Easy |
| Surface |
paved (wheelchair accessible) and unpaved |
| Terrain |
flat - moderately hilly |
| Attractions |
Wetland community connects to Batiquitos Lagoon, supporting unique avian and aquatic species specific to California Coastal Lagoons. |
| Location |
Calle Barcelona at Paseo Aliso |
| Parking |
Along Paseo Aliso or at El Camino Creek Elementary School |
| Rancho Carrillo |
| Length |
4.0 miles |
| Level |
Easy to moderately difficult |
| Surface |
paved (wheelchair accessible) and unpaved |
| Terrain |
flat - moderately hilly |
| Attractions |
Rancho Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Wildlife includes mammals, reptiles, and bird species, including the California Gnatcatcher. |
| Location |
Melrose south to Poinsettia Lane. |
| Parking |
To the right of Carrillo Elementary School parking lot |
| Villagio |
| Length |
.6 miles |
| Level |
Easy |
| Surface |
unpaved |
| Terrain |
flat |
| Attractions |
Wildlife along Encinitas Creek between Batiquitos Lagoon and more inland biological corridors. |
| Location |
Rancho Sante Fe Rd. at Las Olas Court. |
| Parking |
Along Las Olas Court. |
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