This 1.64 mile out-and-back trek gets you into the beautiful trails of Olivenhain, along the Lone Hill Horse Trail. This hike starts from off-street parking available along Lone Jack Road near Lone Hills Drive. From marked trail 93 along Lone Jack Road, you’ll head up Lone Hills Drive. Go through the pedestrian opening around the gate and stay along the marked Recreational Trail. As you hit the summit, you’ll find the trail marker to cross Lone Hills Drive to get onto trail 141, which will round a bend and provide you sweeping views of the canyon below. Once the trail section ends at Lone Hills Drive, you can either turn back or explore other trail options that branch out to the east, at Encinitas’ city limits.

While the route has a steady, steep grade for the first-quarter mile, the trail surface is even, making it a good hike for little ones too. Along the way, you’ll pass horse ranches, and you will likely see hawks surveying the canyon below. While shade from mature trees is abundant on this route, water is not, so be sure to bring your own with you to stay hydrated.

The Olivenhain area has many trail segments to explore.