This trail takes off from Little Oaks Park, at 2879 Lone Jack Road. If you’ve got a horse, bring them too, since this is the City’s designated Equestrian Park, complete with trailer parking and a practice ring.
From the park, use caution crossing Lone Jack Road and spot the posted trail marker, then head west on the city trail. After a little more than 100 yards, make a 90-degree left turn to continue on the trail where it will take you south to where the trail crosses Lone Jack Road then continues south. At this point, the public trail passes through a beautiful grassy lawn and bubbling creek, shaded by large trees. As the path continues toward El Camino Del Norte, you’ll pass over a great footbridge which was funded by the Encinitas Trails Coalition.
Use El Camino Del Norte as your turnaround point and head back the same way you came. In total, the route described is 1.41 miles and almost entirely flat, with an even trail surface, making it great for all ages and dogs too! As a reminder, while dogs make great hiking companions, on Encinitas Trails, they must stay on leash at all times. When using trails in Encinitas and most other multi-use areas, basic trail etiquette is that cyclists should yield to all other trail users and hikers yield to equestrians. If you are unsure about approaching someone with a horse, ask the handler for guidance.
