Total Escape Outside » Wilderness http://www.totalescape.com/outside California Recreation Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:03:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 San Mateo Canyon Wilderness http://www.totalescape.com/outside/wilderness/san-mateo-canyon-wilderness/ http://www.totalescape.com/outside/wilderness/san-mateo-canyon-wilderness/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:04:20 +0000 DanaMite http://www.totalescape.com/outside/wilderness/san-mateo-canyon-wilderness/ San Mateo Canyon Wilderness

  • 9,700 acres, South of Hwy.74
  • between Camp Pendleton & Lake Elsinore
  • moderate to steep terrain
  • vegetation chaparral on slopes
  • riparian vegetation in stream channels
  • oak woodland at lover elevations
  • accessible by several routes off hwy 74
  • accessible by dirt roads
  • some access routes may be closed in wet weather
  • best times to visit are spring & fall
  • wood fires prohibited
  • portable stoves permitted
  • visitor permit required
Cleveland National Forest
Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 91719
714-736-1811
San Mateo Wilderness Map
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  • 13,400 acres
  • gently sloping area
  • elevations range – 2,000′ ­ 4,000′
  • vegetation is chaparral & scrub
    oak
  • riparian & woodland vegetation in stream
    bottoms
  • Pine Creek & drain the area north to
    south
  • rainbow trout in Pine Creek
  • streams are dry for parts of the year
  • several trails provide access to area
  • wood fires prohibited
  • portable stoves permitted
  • groups limit – 15 people
  • visitor permit required
Cleveland National Forest
Descanso Ranger District
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-6235

Pine Creek Wilderness Map
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  • 8,000 acres, south of Interstate 8
  • steep slopes & granite boulders
  • vegetation is chaparral & coastal sage
  • elevations range – 1,600′ ­ 3,681′
  • Pacific Crest Trail passes to the east
  • Barrett Reservoir
  • wood fires prohibited
  • portable stoves permitted
  • groups limit – 15 people
  • visitor permit required
Cleveland National Forest
Descanso Ranger District
3348 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-6235

Hauser Pine Creek Wilderness map

PCT Maps

Hiking Trails San Diego

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  • 15,900 acres
  • chaparral & oak at lower elevations
  • pine & fir forest at high elevations
  • elevations range 1,700′ – ­5,000′
  • 25 miles of trail
  • summer temperatures exceed 100 F
  • occasional snow in winter
  • best in winter through spring
  • wood fires prohibited
  • portable stoves permitted
  • water scarce
  • no overnight use of pack or saddle stock
  • groups limit – 15 people
  • visitor permits required
Agua Tibia lies right on the RIVERSIDE
& SAN DIEGO COUNTY border


Cleveland National Forest
Palomar Ranger District
1634 Black Canyon Road
Ramona, CA 92065
760-788-0250

Agua Tibia Map

Agua Tibia Trailhead

This is the trailhead for Agua Tibia Wilderness located at Dripping Springs Campground on Highway 79, near Temecula CA.


See more: Agua Tibia Mountain hike details

hiking SoCal

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hiking San Diego

San Diego forests & parks - 

Cleveland National Forest

Palomar Mountain State Park

Anza Borrego Desert State Park

San Diego maps & trails -

San Diego mountain towns nearby - Alpine, Descanso, Julian, Mount Laguna, Palomar, Ramona

mt laguna lodge

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