Monserate Mountain

Cappie’s Scoop: Has your pawrent ever drove to the wrong trailhead. Well Mom and I set out to hike a new spot and she put in the wrong directions. I was so excited to hike but when we got there, there was just a patch of dirt and no mountain. So we started driving to the other end of the road and I started seeing a lot of cars so I knew we found it! This is a short hike and you really work on your legs because it’s straight up most of the way. The top is nice and flat and someone had left an American Flag so I asked Mom to take my picture with it. A patriotic moment if I do say so myself! The views aren’t bad but when Mom brings treats, I’ll eat them looking at anything, a rock, some trees, a highway, a construction site. She made the mistake of packing oranges and forgot I’m not big on the citrus fruit. She learned after I spit it out. Next time Mom, remember the watermelon. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

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Directions: From I-15 N, take exit 46 for CA-76 exit toward Pala/Oceanside/Bonsall/Palomar Mount. Turn right onto CA-76 E, and after approximately 0.7 mile turn left onto Horse Ranch Creek Rd. The dirt parking lot is about 2.2 miles on your left.