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One of the easiest hikes in the San Diego area…if you're a mountain goat

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Tour the Cuyamacas from creek to peak in just one hike

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Your destination is the pigeon roost

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Not the highest peak but maybe the best view

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Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

One of the easiest hikes in the San Diego area…if you're a mountain goat

While some in North America still shovel snow, San Diegans have the perfect venue for a hot March day — Three Sisters Falls, for a plunge in the frigid mountain ...

Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

Tour the Cuyamacas from creek to peak in just one hike

This hike offers an opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the Cuyamaca Mountains. The loop travels along Cold Stream Creek under shady, ancient oaks with the sound of ...

Cleveland National Forest Palomar Mountain Roam-O-Rama

Your destination is the pigeon roost

Parts of Fry Creek Trail are reminiscent of forests much farther north.

Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

Not the highest peak but maybe the best view

Enjoy a 360-degree view of the San Diego River canyon and its surrounding peaks.

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Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

Hot day? Hop in the Harper Creek pools

Harper Creek Trail puts on a colorful show!

August 5, 2015

Alpine Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

Bushwhack to the hidden cave.

July 29, 2015

Cleveland National Forest Descanso Julian Roam-O-Rama Wildfires

July 8, 2015

Views of wildfire recovery

A hike in the Cuyamacas with views in a wilderness setting.

Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna Roam-O-Rama

March 11, 2015

Big Laguna for little legs

Keep the kids off the antennae and away from the laser targets on Monument Peak.

Cleveland National Forest Julian Roam-O-Rama

March 4, 2015

360 degrees of spectacular

Hike to the roof of San Diego County and see Mexico and Arizona from one spot.

Cleveland National Forest Ramona Roam-O-Rama

February 4, 2015

Splash in the Devil's Punchbowl

Be prepared for this challenging but rewarding hike to one of San Diego County’s most spectacular waterfalls.

Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

January 28, 2015

A historic route used by Indians, Spaniards, and the Jackass Mail

An oriflamme or “golden flame” appeared on the red battle standard of the King of France during the Middle Ages. It is unlikely that Oriflamme Canyon was named for this, although a red banner could ...

Cleveland National Forest Roam-O-Rama

January 14, 2015

Soon, frogs will be serenading in Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek Falls offers a restful setting in a deep East County canyon.

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Abundant signs of renewed life

Hike this peak for dramatic views of the desert, mountains, and ocean all from one spot.

December 24, 2014

Alpine Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna Pine Valley Roam-O-Rama

Big Laguna-Gatos Spur

Pines, oaks, and incense cedar on this six-mile loop of the Gatos Big Laguna Trail Spur.

June 12, 2013

Cleveland National Forest Mount Laguna Roam-O-Rama

January 16, 2013

Sunset trail

Montana is not the only state that can boast being “Big Sky Country.” We have the same bragging rights in our own backyard: the Laguna Mountains (locals call it “the Lagunas”). Tucked in the Cleveland ...

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Cleveland National Forest

One of the easiest hikes in the San Diego area…if you're a mountain goat

Tour the Cuyamacas from creek to peak in just one hike

Your destination is the pigeon roost

Not the highest peak but maybe the best view

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