Starting out, the trail is noisy with traffic and hard on my arthritic joints as its paved. It gets better after the paving ends. Then there is the option to follow a trail that runs along the foot of a housing development or go closer to Lake Hodges. I didnt get very far this time as my companion and I were not up for the uphill climb. This is not a hard hike, though. Ill definitely be back.

Short, easy trail. theres very little shade here, so aware of the heat. there is a little pond to look at and some hills to climb, but nothing hard

Great place to hike. Many trails with great views. Some steep slopes for a good workout.

Beautiful trails for hiking and mountain biking. Go early as there is little shade. Wonderful views of lake Hodges. You can easily access the trail to Bernardo mountain. A 7 mile round trip.

Always have a great visit. So many options for short or long trips.

Great place for biking small trail just beware too many hikers very busy nice view of lake Hodges very nice.

Heed the signs at the trailhead that say there is no water on the trail! I am so glad we brought extra water. I would say 90% of the trails have not a scrap of shade, so you are baking in the desert sun. Take advantage of the brief shady spots for water breaks. And make sure you have a map or at least maps on your phone, because the directional signage is too few and far between. We took a wrong turn and wandered pretty far off course before we found a shady spot to stop and check our phones and realized we had to turn around if we wanted to get back to our car before we passed out from dehydration. But if you want to experience wandering in the desert, this is the place to hike!

Nice place to start a hike around lake Hodges. Dirt lot with adequate parking, 1 portable toilet on site

Great easy walk. Not too crowded, plenty of space.

This is a great place to hike. It is very popular during the cool months and mornings. Be sure to bring plenty of water. It is bike, hike, kid, and dog friendly. Listen for the bells, that means there is a bike coming. There is also a tiny waterfall. Great views and a couple of easy to find geocaches. There is also a lot of signs that talk about the wildlife and the Native Americans that used to call this place home. Its very informative and beautiful.

The colors of fall! Safe, quick, beautiful walk, I try to do it once a season!

Great views. Very clean. Not at all crowded. Bring lots of water!

There was a waterfall yesterday on the interpretive trail. We walked past the Chelseas light memorial. This trail is now part of the Coast to Crest challenge of 2018-2019 so we made sure to make it to the selfie point with our hiking club at Palomar College. For folks that want to do the bridge they can see from the highway. You can park in the same parking lot just walk back up the road like you are going towards the highway ramp. But we did the Piedras Pintadas interpretive trail as its titled on the all trails app. It was a little bit muddy. It became more populated on our way out. Lots of dogs, bikers, and runners. We started at 8 am it there was maybe 15 bikers, 5 runners and 2 large groups in that first hour. But from 9 to 10 it became congested. When we were leaving the parking lot was full, people parked on the street. There was signs labeling the plants, grinding holes and other fun facts along the trail. This trail was 4.2 miles and 377 ft of elevation change. My club and my two kids(5 yo and 7yo) completed it with no problem.

Who knew that there was such a huge matrix of trails so close to the freeway?! I did not, but now I do... And I will keep coming back to for an escape into nature :-)

Love Hodgee, good to see water filling in by the 15.

Hike was awesome. So many trails. Kids and my mom were able to do the hike. Will return to do the other trails. Easy place to find and had parking.

Excellent spot to hike with a family. A great blend of uphills and flat trails. The lake bed in the vicinity is Serene.

Enjoyed walking this trail with my friends.

This was a nice walk near and around Lake Hodges, lots of birds to see and hear, easy trails.

Narrow, dusty, slopped. But scenic. Only did 1/3 mile so barely discovered yet.

Very little shade. There are a few rocky areas for mtn bikers, but otherwise a pretty easy trail that was mostly cleared. My kids and I will be back, though we will go earlier in the day.

Beautiful wild living and nature. Good for kids to walk and bike. So good for elders to walk around with nature.

Easy Hike, like a walk on the park. Good views. Relax atmosphere.

This is a great trail. Has lots of different options for difficulty.

Took my dog (dogs allowed on leash) thinking we would go along the water and could swim to cool off. We did not find anywhere it was easy to access clean non-marshy water.

Nice hiking trails and info signs.

One of my favorite places to hike, great seabird watching.

Great place for bird watching

Trail seems well maintained, with adequate parking. I only made it 1/2 mile in befor running out of light. Will come back to explore further. Live the informational plaques along the trail.

It’s a great place to hike or bike, with great views along the way. Certain times it may get a little crowded but since there’s so much space, traffic feels like it’s barely even there.

Beautiful place, in the middle of suburbia, thats a quick spot to get away from it all and go for a hike.

Beautiful day out on the trail. Thanks to the rains, so many birds nesting. Really cool.

Nice trail for a run! A little over grown at the far end but still worth the effort because it gets more interesting about 3.5 miles from the trailhead.

So many trails from here, which is great. Most are pretty flat and not within view of the shrunken Lake Hodges. Many mountain bikes on trails. Most bikers are courteous, but some whip by and startle you.

Came to mountain bike and hike. Great little spot. The biking is good and there’s some tougher stuff to shred if you look for it.

Beautiful place, the bridge over the lake is awesome great place to take pictures

Nice easy trails that arent too long and plenty of people frequent them. Great for beginner hikers or families. Some trails are narrow so good idea to skip headphones to stay aware of critters. Bring water and also bring some for your dogs too - had to help in a dog rescie some years back.

Great place for a morning hike

Great trail with a little waterfall part way down

Fantastic hike/bike trail

Great place for a walk with young kids. Very convenient to get to from the 15 Bring plenty of water. The portable toilet at the trailhead didnt have paper.

Fun easy trail around Lake Hodges.

Great views of Lake Hodges. Diverse terrain but not too much elevation. It can get hot so be sure to bring water for yourself and your pets.

Great easy hike at 6am!

Love the trail

A nice, easy hike. Watch for mountain bikers and bring water. Itll be busy if the weather is nice, but its a great way to see Lake Hodges and the local wildlife.

Beautiful place to share and see how wonderful is God our Creator

Great easy trail with views and paths along lake Hodges. We did see a pretty big rattlesnake though slither off the path we were walking on.

Very well maintained trails with information about native plants and cultural

I loved it. Wide open and I only did part of it. Cant wait to go back for longer walk.

Fun

Awesome trail

Great easy hiking area around Lake Hodges

Nice trail . Thought I could see the painted rocks somewhere. Talked to the guard of the park and told me that we cant see them . Culture center closed. How it could be!

Nice short hike with lots to look at.

Love the loop around the promontory and going along the lake and back up the road. About 5km with some narrow spots. Can be annoying if there are lots of people coming in the opposite direction. Lots of birds to see on the lake, saw osprey the last couple of times and a species of pelican that seemed different from the ones at the beach.

Loved it. 1st time here. Tons of rabbits crossing the path. Lol

Beautiful views, birds Birds

Beautiful hike, you can def come with ur fam. I came with my little niece. It was indeed a beautiful hike

Really nice hike. Its an easy hike, its mostly flat.

Very nice country like trail near city. Somewhat hilly, but a good way to get exercise.

Great trail running with pretty view of the lake.

Always a fun hiking area. Lots of options for distance and skill level.

Nice hike. Mostly flat. Parking on the dirt or on the road.

Beautiful trail and loop

Fun scenic hike

Fun trail

Nice place to visit lot of walking areas will return again

Great hiking here! You can choose from many different paths, and they are all beautiful. Very easy hiking on all of them, ranging from about a mile to over 6.

Amazing trails

Amazing peaceful place. The hiking is low grade and fun for every age group. Bike trails are super fun. Make sure you take good shoes and lots of water.

Beautiful place to hike along lake hodges.

Super safe trail!

This is such a beautiful place! I sit a scene for a short film here and would love to go back just to hike.

Very nice trail walk

Easy place to bike or hike as a family

Good short hike

Great trail. Very clean. Can be rocky at parts. Dirt bikes are on the trail too. Well traveled.

One of my favorite walks.

Great hike and gorgeous scenery.

More remote and interesting views

Pretty!

Very peaceful walk.

Great place to walk, hike, mountain bike, birdwatch, or learn history of native people who lived here before. Beautiful trails along the lake shore.

Another not too difficult hike.

Very nice experience and protected area with good plan. Good for hike and bike

Beautiful trail! Loved it

Good access to the lake and the ribbon bridge. Will definitely go back!

Clean wide trails for all ages

Great easy trail, you can choose the length and level of difficulty from.here, the hike to the bridge is stroller accessible and kid friendly

Great trail, but often too busy.

Very beautiful beginner trail.

THIEVES ARE WATCHING YOUR CAR. DO NOT BRING ANYTHING VALUABLE OR YOU WILL HAVE YOUR WINDOW BROKEN. THIEVES WATCH YOU EXIT YOUR CAR. MAYBE PARK ON THE STREET. LEAVE YOUR WINDOW DOWN

IT is nice

This is a beautiful hike even if you arent super experienced.

Awesome trail, coming back again

Beautiful place

Always good to be outdoors

Beautiful and quite

Beautiful place to hike or bike anytime of the year. Can get quite hot in the summer though.