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    Historic Flume Trailhead

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary

    Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary

    4.4
    (14 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Good birding on Chaparral near the docent cabin b/c there is water. Flickers, titmouse, nuthatch,…read moreetc Note: Circuit Trail and upper Chaparral trail have very steep (no switchbacks) long sections up and down. But at 10:30 am Nov 8th still lots of shade. Great hikes.

    **May 2023: Sunday Morning Visit**…read more Hiking is not one of the first activities I'd choose to participate in however, I found Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary near my airbnb and with all the positive Yelp reviews I figure I should check it out. At the time of my visit, it was only open on Sundays (9am-4pm from October - July; Closed August - September) and guests need to register online (https://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/what-we-do/silverwood.html). Signup is easy and it's a free experience. On my visit my friend and I came around 10am and were greeted by a volunteer at the entrance. We were told to write our name in the check in so that they could track all visitors. No dogs allowed (unless it's a guide dog) as I recalled the volunteer informing another guest about the rule as my friend and I started the trial. There were definitely a lot of bugs, but the trial was clear and within 8 minutes or so we made it to the bird watching observation area, which included a couple of seats and bird feeders. It was extremely peaceful and I loved seeing the quails chase each other and the different colored birds visiting the feeders. I noticed in the back area a table so it would a cool place to enjoy a picnic with family. I really liked seeing all the beautiful flowers and while I did not hike the other trails I think if you're looking to get away and be one with nature this is a really cool free activity to enjoy

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    Different trails
    A little house with some educational info about the wildlife
    A little house with some educational info about the wildlife
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    Enjoy the Mountain San Diego

    Enjoy the Mountain San Diego

    4.3
    (10 reviews)
    21.7 mi

    We had a great time with Emil on a 1 hr ride through rain and snow flurries. The ride was safe,…read morewell paced and super fun. I would recommend wearing some waterproof pants/jacket if you are going during such weather. This is my new favorite activity! Can't wait to do it again.

    I booked this adventure for 2 reasons: (1) to FINALLY get out of the house during this pandemic…read moreespecially since all we have been doing is working and we have been working more than ever since our job is considered 'essential', and (2) celebrate my boyfriends 30th birthday. This was my first time on a quad/ATV and my boyfriend has been riding dirt bikes since he was like 6yrs old. I love being outdoors & going on new adventures, and he loves riding ... so the mixture of those things i came upon this place. For birthdays I love and prefer creating memories instead of giving materialistic gifts. Example: For his 28th birthday I booked us a little personal speed boat in San Diego. Upon arrival check-in was easy, quick, and they gave us hand sanitizer so we felt assured. They had helmets and other PPE lined up and available for us to use, however we had brought our own (riding gloves, riding jerseys, riding DOT certified helmets, and googles) which they allow. Our guide Jorge was funny and very easy going. The ride overall was really fun!! During our ride our guide also took pictures of us and he took some awesome ones with amazing backdrops! The only complaint I have was that I only booked us the 1 hour ride. Next time we are doing the 2 hour ride for sure! And maybe the Big Bear location as well.

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    Cowles Mountain via Barker Way

    Cowles Mountain via Barker Way

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    Our team of five promptly arrived for our rendezvous just 90 minutes shy of sunset off Barker Way…read more Everyone was excited for our first sunset hike ascending Cowles Mountain. This is a well-marked trail, but you should always check your route beforehand and mark your progress. Keep in mind that your total distance hiked will vary a bit depending on which route options you choose to reach the top. Because we're geeky like that we used a combo of AllTrails and a Garmin. There are lots of switchbacks and a bit of loose rocks here and there so you do need to pay attention to the terrain. This NOT like walking the loop around Lake Miramar. This trail is posted as a Moderate hike, which I think is a fair assessment. We took our time hiking up so we could reach the summit just before sunset. Not as many hikers the evening we went up, which was nice. Made it feel like we had the trail to ourselves mostly. There were quite a few other hikers at the peak, but nowhere near as many as you see in the mornings. Watching the sun set from the peak is something I highly recommend, especially with a group of friends. It was exciting to descend the mountain at night, armed with LED headlamps and flashlights to show us the path ahead. We weren't in a crazy rush so we were careful headed down given the limited view of the terrain. It was a great hike and everyone wants to do another sunset hike here again soon.

    I am generally happy to have any time outdoors, and I will preface this review to say, that I think…read moreit simply wasn't the best trail at the best time with my dog. Last weekend, I decided to meet up with a friend and his dog, and we decided to take the trek up the mountain Generally, Cowles Mountain isn't my favorite, as it gets too crowded. Also, I typically hike at night, meaning that I rarely ever see anyone. This was my first time taking my dog on Cowles, which meant that I had to be careful about other dogs on the trail, to ensure her safety. I generally choose Barker Way when I hike Cowles, as there is ample street parking, and it is slightly less crowded than the other side of the mountain. However, the trail still got crowded and quite narrow on the top. Despite my efforts, a random dog snapped at mine, which made me wary of the crowded, narrow trail. Luckily, my scared dog did not get injured. I then pulled off into the brush each time I saw another dog in order to keep some distance. On the way down, we decided to take the other route back to the trailhead, as it was wider, and less traveled, It was an extremely steep dirt road. Unfortunately, there was very little traction, as most of it was dirt and loose gravel, which doesn't bode well with an excited spaniel who wants to pull off into the bushes to chase lizards. So, I took a little tumble. Luckily, I was fine, however, I went extra slow after that. All in all, I prefer less crowded trails, and the trails that have loose gravel are not best with dogs. I still enjoyed being outside and getting some exercise with a friend, but will choose another mountain next time for hiking with my dog.

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    Barker Way up Cowles Mountain
    Barker Way up Cowles Mountain
    Cowles Mountain via Barker Way
    Amelia enjoying some rest and fresh air on the summit

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    Historic Flume Trailhead - hiking - Updated July 2026

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