Clevenger Canyon North

Cappie’s Scoop: Clevenger Canyon has a north and south side and I’ve hiked both! If I had to pick which one was my favorite, it would be the north side. Maybe it was because when I hiked there, the grass was green and lots of wildflowers were starting to bloom. Plus we had the trail all to ourselves so we had lots of time to stop, eat grass, relax, and eat more grass. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: After a heavy rain, the Santa Ysabel Creek may be too full to cross to continue on the trail. If that happens (especially after you drove all the way there), your plan B could be to drive down the road a short distance and hike Clevenger Canyon South (location 33.085309, -116.922347).

Directions: From I-15 N, take exit 27 for Via Rancho Pkwy toward Felicita Park/San Diego Wild Animal Park. Then take San Pasqual Rd to CA-78 E/San Pasqual Valley Rd in San Diego. Turn right onto E Via Rancho Pkwy and continue onto Bear Valley Pkwy. Turn right onto San Pasqual Rd and then turn right onto Old Milky Way. Old Milky Way turns slightly right and becomes CA-78 E/San Pasqual Valley Rd. In about 5.1 miles, the parking lot for the trail will be on your left.