Santa Margarita River - Wikipedia
One of the last free-flowing rivers in Southern California, it drains an arid region at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains, in the Peninsular Ranges between Los Angeles and San Diego. The Portolà expedition camped on the river on July 20, 1769 and named it …
Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve - The Wildlands Conservancy
The second half of the rainy winter season in Southern California breeds a secret, magical microcosm in native chaparral systems, and you can get a peek into this tiny world along the main trail at The Wildlands Conservancy’s Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve.
Santa Margarita River Trail - HikingGuy.com
The Santa Margarita River Trail hike is a true gem. The hike follows the shady shores of the Santa Margarita River, Southern California's last undiverted, free-flowing river, home to over a hundred species of animals.
Santa Margarita River and Estuary - Water Boards
Jan 26, 2024 · The Santa Margarita River Estuary (Estuary) is a 192-acre area of valuable estuarine habitat including mudflats, salt pannes, salt marsh, and subtidal habitats. This unique estuarine habitat provides important refuge, foraging areas, and breeding grounds for several threatened and or endangered species, as well as coastal marine species.
Santa Margarita River Trail, California - AllTrails
4 days ago · Check out this 5.2-mile out-and-back trail near Fallbrook, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and running, so …
Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve - The Simple Hiker
Jun 29, 2020 · The Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve is a five mile area of protected river gorge in Fallbrook, California known for its hiking trails and river views.
Santa Margarita River Trail - Hidden San Diego
May 28, 2015 · The Santa Margarita River is one of the only watering holes in San Diego Country that we are allowed to physically go inside. Although no swimming is allowed, it is great to walk through as you cut from one trail to the next.
Santa Margarita River Trail - The Nat
Enjoy the sheer beauty of a free-flowing river with abundant water, which is a rare treat in southern California. Here you’ll find coast live oaks, Goodding’s black willows, California sycamores, white alders, western cottonwoods, and even a few dogwoods.
Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve - Enjoy OC
Mar 25, 2024 · The Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve is one of the last remaining free-flowing rivers in Southern California and is part of the South Coast Ecoregion, one of Earth’s 25 hotspots of threatened biodiversity. There are 18 miles of trails here for both hiking and equestrian use.
Santa Margarita River and 500 Foot Trail hike
The Santa Margarita River trail begins at Sandia Creek Road, off De Luz road in Fallbrook. The trail follows the river through a variety of scenery: shady woodlands, stunning boulders, dusty and dry chaparral, and burned areas near the 500 foot trail that are now recovering from the 2007 wildfires with native plants and wildflowers.