Overview
Explore San Dieguito County Park's trails with us and log miles with us as part of our 2026 Hike-A-Thon!
Hike Annie's Canyon with us and log miles with us as part of our 2026 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.
SAN ELIJO LAGOON & ANNIE'S CANYON
The San Elijo Lagoon is one of San Diego’s largest wetlands. This 979-acre reserve is primarily a shallow-water estuary, formed where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks meet the Pacific Ocean.
We'll hike a 4 mile loop around the lagoon, including a stop at the San Elijo Nature Center, over to Annie's Canyon Trail and back. The majority of the loop is considered easy to moderate and family friendly. The quarter-mile, moderate-to-strenuous Annie’s Canyon Trail through the slot canyon is optional!
PARKING & MEET-UP
We will meet at the San Elijo Park and Ride just east of the 5 off Manchester Ave
2581 Via Poco, Encinitas, CA 92007