San Diego Hike—10/18: Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon

Join us on the trail, meet new friends and log miles as part of Nature Unplugged's 2026 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.

MOUNT WOODSON GATEWAY COUNTY PRESERVE

The Mount Woodson Gateway County Preserve is an 84-acre property that is currently a part of the County’s Multiple Species Conservation Program to protect native chamise chaparral, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub habitats and a variety of dependent wildlife. There are currently no formal trails within this preserve.

The parking area offers East County residents and visitors safe, off-street parking for accessing the nearby Mount Woodson trail system, including Potato Chip Rock. The Mount Woodson trail system spans land managed by the City of San Diego, the City of Poway and the unincorporated community of Ramona.

There are 4 Parking Areas A-D providing approximately 200 public parking spaces, 7 ADA parking spaces, portable restrooms and emergency vehicle access.

The Mt. Woodson trailhead can be accessed from Parking Area A.

PARKING & MEET-UP

16286 Highway 67, Ramona, CA. 92065 (map showing entrance)

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: https://www.natureunplugged.com/hike-a-thon