Hellhole Canyon Preserve - Valley Center, CA - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The preserve is open 8:00 a.m. to sunset, Friday - Monday. Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Closed from August 1 to September 4 because of extreme summer heat.
Unfortunately, the poster of the Waymark attempted to visit the site on a Wednesday- only to learn that the place was closed. According to the San Diego County website, (visit link) , the Preserve is 1,907 acres and has 13.5 miles of non-motorized multi-use trails, a lookout point, an equstrian staging area, 10 campsites, and a small amphitheatre. "The main trail descends from the staging area to the riparian zone astride Hell Creek. Here hikers will find a reprieve from the sun as mature Sycamore and oak trees line the creek bed. The trails beyond Hell Creek began to challenge hikers as they rise out of the creek bed and transition into the chaparral plant community. As the trail continue on into the preserve interior they wind up Rodriguez Mountain and become more advanced, but the serenity and views are worth the effort. On a clear day the Pacific Ocean can be seen from the top of Rodriguez Mountain. The preserve is home to a wide variety of plant life and animals, with dawn and dusk being the best time to spot wildlife."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1907 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 13.5 miles of non-motorized multi-use hill and canyon trails, What points of interest are there?: vista of Valley Center What activities are available?: Horseback riding, hiking Hours of accessibility?: 8:00 a.m. to sunset, Friday - Monday. Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Closed from August 1 to September 4 because of extreme summer heat. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): rattlesnakes Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   09/29/2010 Metro2 visited it