San Diego Hike—10/25: Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon

Sebastian Slovin

Explore Sycamore Canyon County Preserve trails with us and log miles with us as part of our 2025 Hike-A-Thon!

16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd

Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon 2025: San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA | Join us for our 2025 Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon this October!  In collaboration with San Diego County Parks and Live Well San Diego, we're hosting a kick-off event and four ranger-led hikes throughout the county.

Join us on the trail, meet new friends and log miles as part of Nature Unplugged's 2025 Hike-A-Thon! Each hike is ranger-led in partnership with the County of San Diego's Park and Recreation.Registration encouraged, no cost to participate. SYCAMORE CANYON COUNTY PRESERVE / GOODAN RANCHSycamore Canyon Preserve consists of 2,272 acres of coastal sage scrub and chaparral-covered hills, including the 325-acre Goodan Ranch, a mix of grassland, riparian, coastal sage, oak woodland and mixed chaparral. Other features include an picnic tables, a rest area, outdoor amphitheater, and a horse trough and hitching post.More than 10 miles of trails lead to grand vistas, abundant wildlife and interesting reminders of human use, centuries ago. We'll be hiking <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/martha-grove-trail-loop" title="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/martha-grove-trail-loop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Martha Grove Trail Loop</a>. Feel free to check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZFAMXl8Pw0" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZFAMXl8Pw0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">virtual hike of Martha’s Grove</a> on the Parks &amp; Rec website.The preserve includes the Goodan Ranch Center, which was built next to the original ranch house that was burned during the 2003 Cedar Fire. A LEED-certified project, the center houses a multi-purpose demonstration room, exhibit room, and support spaces that run with low site impact and high energy efficiency. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PERFECT SNACKSThis hike will spotlight our partnership with <a href="https://perfectsnacks.com/" title="https://perfectsnacks.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Perfect Snacks</a>, a San Diego brand on a mission to nourish both body and mind with their delicious, protein-packed bars. 🥜✨ Attendees can enjoy free Perfect Bar samples courtesy of our friends at Perfect Snacks.All week long, we’re also hosting the <a href="https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/lxFgxbOkTS/pages/challenges" title="https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/lxFgxbOkTS/pages/challenges" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Perfect Unplugged Day Challenge</a>—a reminder to pause, unplug, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s a walk, a mindful meal, or a phone-free adventure, share your “perfect unplugged” moment for a chance to win even more Perfect Snacks prizes! 🌿 PARKINGThis trail begins and ends at the parking lot at the end of Sycamore Canyon Road. (16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Poway, CA 92064) Important Note: This event is a part of a month-long Hike-A-Thon! If you'd like to participate in the Hike-A-Thon, please register here:<a href="https://charity.pledgeit.org/nu-hike-a-thon-2025" title="https://charity.pledgeit.org/nu-hike-a-thon-2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://charity.pledgeit.org/nu-hike-a-thon-2025</a>

ABOUT THE HIKE-A-THON:OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2025 | For the month of October, participants will be taking steps (literally and figuratively) to improve their own health, build community and advocate for less screen time and more green time. This event inspires people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors and raise funds to bring preventative mental health programming to schools and communities in need. Participants can log miles from anywhere in the world!

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