With the right lighting and conditions, this route boasts some of the best views Encinitas has to offer.  The 1.88 mile route begins at Las Verdes Park, located at 1390 Paseo De Las Verdes, and heads north on a decomposed granite (DG) surface sidewalk path uphill to Paseo De Las Flores, where you’ll make a right, heading east along the Encinitas Ranch golf course. Continue on the path along Paseo De Las Flores you’ll spot a recreational trailhead where you’ll make another right heading back toward Las Verdes Park along the golf course. This trail segment offers great views of the Encinitas Union School District’s Farm Lab, which provides students with educational experiences that demonstrate the interconnectedness of nutrition, agriculture and ecology.

This week’s route is mostly all dirt or DG surface, so be sure to wear shoes with good traction. If walking with a dog, please make sure they stay on-leash on all city recreational trails.

With the right lighting and conditions, this route boasts some of the best views Encinitas has to offer.