# Hike-a-Thon Hike #4: San Elijo Lagoon and Annie's Canyon

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve (meet at San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride), 2581 Via Poco, Cardiff, CA 92007
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: No fee listed
- Organizer: County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://www.sdparks.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The fourth stop on San Diego County Parks' October Hike-a-Thon series is a guided 2-mile loop around San Elijo Lagoon and through Annie's Canyon, rated easy to moderate. The route is a gravel trail suited to bird-watching. Hikers meet at the San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride at 2581 Via Poco in Cardiff rather than at the nature center itself. Plan on about two hours; bring water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes. The calendar does not list a fee, age limit or registration requirement. It is one of a numbered series of County-led October hikes at different parks, so families can collect several.

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