Hollenbeck Canyon is the jewel in Jamul’s crown. It is located on Honey Springs Road, a hundred feet or so east of Highway 94. The 3,200 acre wildlife area provides a wildlife corridor between Otay Mountain and Jamul Mountains. Habitat includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes and grasslands. Elevation ranges from a low of 750' to 2,100' at the highest peak.
The trail is a beautiful 6 mile loop which can be extended. There are woods, streams, open land and some beautiful views in all directions. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. You travel along a fire road for at least half of the route. There are a couple of seasonal streams, which in winter can be a little tricky to get around, so your horse should be able to cross water. There are also several fairly steep hills, the steepest of which you can avoid by taking a trail to the side of it.
There is a fairly small parking area which would accommodate up to ten trucks and trailers. However, I have always found a space to park there every time I go. There are rather basic bathroom facilities, but no water or corrals for your horses. Cell phones generally do not work out here. However, there is one spot on Honey Springs Road and Highway 94 where there is cell phone coverage. We have thought about drawing a phone booth by the side of the road to let people know where they can stand and talk. The trail is open to non-motorized users – hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. Hunting is also permitted here. There is information at the trailhead about hunting seasons.
Hollenbeck Canyon was part of the extensive Daley Ranch and was acquired several years ago by California Fish and Game. Thanks to Supervisor Jacob and the efforts of various hunting and trail groups, this trail is now open to the public. The trail is open to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers. This trail was part of the California Riding and Hiking Trail and there are current efforts to revive or reroute the trail where needed. There are a couple of CRHT markers on the trail designated its location.
The trail is well marked and easy to follow. For a more detailed description of the trail and in particular, the extended loop, see: www.mountainbikebill.com/HollenbeckCanyon and www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2002/jun/06/jamuls-newly-opened-hollenbeck-canyon .
The trail is a beautiful 6 mile loop which can be extended. There are woods, streams, open land and some beautiful views in all directions. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. You travel along a fire road for at least half of the route. There are a couple of seasonal streams, which in winter can be a little tricky to get around, so your horse should be able to cross water. There are also several fairly steep hills, the steepest of which you can avoid by taking a trail to the side of it.
There is a fairly small parking area which would accommodate up to ten trucks and trailers. However, I have always found a space to park there every time I go. There are rather basic bathroom facilities, but no water or corrals for your horses. Cell phones generally do not work out here. However, there is one spot on Honey Springs Road and Highway 94 where there is cell phone coverage. We have thought about drawing a phone booth by the side of the road to let people know where they can stand and talk. The trail is open to non-motorized users – hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. Hunting is also permitted here. There is information at the trailhead about hunting seasons.
Hollenbeck Canyon was part of the extensive Daley Ranch and was acquired several years ago by California Fish and Game. Thanks to Supervisor Jacob and the efforts of various hunting and trail groups, this trail is now open to the public. The trail is open to horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers. This trail was part of the California Riding and Hiking Trail and there are current efforts to revive or reroute the trail where needed. There are a couple of CRHT markers on the trail designated its location.
The trail is well marked and easy to follow. For a more detailed description of the trail and in particular, the extended loop, see: www.mountainbikebill.com/HollenbeckCanyon and www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2002/jun/06/jamuls-newly-opened-hollenbeck-canyon .
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