San Clemente Canyon via Marian Bear Memorial Park
Cappie’s Scoop: The name of this place is very long. So Mom had to tell me the story. In 1971, San Clemente Canyon became San Diego’s first officially dedicated natural park. It was rededicated as Marian R. Bear Memorial Park in 1979 for her role…
Kitchen Creek Falls via Kitchen Creek Rd
Cappie’s Scoop: I really like hiking to a waterfall! Especially when I can dip my paws in the water for a bit and then have breakfast. You know what’s cool about this hike (besides the falls of course) is that it’s on the PCT….
Mt. Calavera and Lake Loop
Cappie’s Scoop: Lake Calavera Open Space Preserve has many trails but we took the route up to Mount Calavera and then did a loop around the lake. When we got to the mountain, I looked at mom and she knew what I was thinking…
Canyon Oak to Desert View Trail Loop
Cappie’s Scoop: It was a really sunny day when I visited this county park. The trail starts near the campground and I was hoping we might stay the night too. But we were only there to hike for the day. We started in Canyon Oak…
Eagle Peak
Cappie’s Scoop: The time we hiked this trail, it was freezing early in the morning. I’m glad Mom gets cold like me because then she brings extra clothes and my warm jacket. We drove down a dirt road until we found the parking lot….
Tooth Rock via Rattlesnake Canyon
Cappie’s Scoop: When mom said we were going into Rattlesnake Canyon to hike to Tooth Rock, I thought she had too much sugar in her tea and was not making sense. Luckily if we really did see any rattlesnakes, I’ve had my rattlesnake training and…
Del Dios Gorge
Cappie’s Scoop: When Mom and I first set out to hike this spot, it was part of the Coast to Crest trail challenge. We knew it was a shorter hike with a cool statue at the end of it. I asked my buddy Mickey…
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…
Twin Peaks
Cappie’s Scoop: Who doesn’t love two things for the price of one! Like two treats, two bones, or even better two sticks! Mom and I drove to Poway to tackle two peaks. As we turned into the parking lot for Silverset Park, I saw…
Sycuan Peak
Cappie’s Scoop: This is a fun short hike with nice views! I’ve never seen anyone else on this trail so it’s nice and quiet. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below! Tips: None Directions: Take 94 East until it turns into…