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2025–2026 Coast to Crest Trail Challenge

Get ready to hit the trail and celebrate the incredible natural beauty right in our own backyard! The Coast to Crest Challenge is your invitation to explore diverse habitats, discover local history, and enjoy the fresh air — one hike at a time.

Challenge Period

July 1, 2025

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June 30, 2026

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Challenge Guidelines

Leave no trace

Take only photos, stay on designated trails, and keep dogs leashed.

Stay safe

Be prepared with water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.

Join us

For select hikes, the Conservancy hosts monthly Walk N Talk group outings.

Capture the moment

Snap a creative selfie anywhere along each trail.

Earn your patch

Complete all five hikes and claim your exclusive 2025–2026 C2C patch! Participants must email five hike photos, including the names of individuals and pets pictured, to sdrvc@sdrvc.org to receive their patch.

This Year's Challenge Hikes

San Dieguito Lagoon

~3 mi

Difficulty:

Easy

Highlights:

Lagoon ecosystem, birdwatching

Geography:

Coastal

Santa Ysabel East

~4 mi

Difficulty:

Moderate

Highlights:

Oak woodland, pastoral mountain setting

Geography:

Mountains

San Pasqual Valley

~5 mi

Difficulty:

Moderate

Highlights:

River crossings, historical viewshed

Geography:

Foothills

Volcan Mountain Five Oaks Trail

~4.5 mi

Difficulty:

Strenuous

Highlights:

High-elevation forest, oak habitat

Geography:

Mountains

Mule Hill

~2.5 mi

Difficulty:

Easy

Highlights:

Historic Trail Battle of Mule Hill Interpretative Signs

Geography:

Valley

Ready to Take the Challenge?

Embark on an incredible journey through nature's most spectacular trails

Capture Memories

Hit the trails, enjoy nature, and don't forget to share your selfies and stories!

Earn Your Patch

Complete all five hikes to earn your 2025-2026 Coast to Crest Challenge patch and bragging rights.

Happy trails!

Coast to Crest Trail Challenge returns for ninth year

Author: Elizabeth Marie Himchak, The San Diego Union-Tribune

Date: July 8, 2025

Email: sdrvc@sdrvc.org

Phone: (858) 866-6956

Registered Charity:

501(c)(3) non-profit conservancy

Address:

3030 Bunker Hill St

Suite 309-1

San Diego, CA 92109

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