# Hike-a-Thon Hike #5: San Dieguito County Park

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

- When: Sat, Oct 31
- Where: San Dieguito County Park (upper park, ranger office), 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014
- 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 Halloween-morning stop of the County's October Hike-a-Thon series is an easy, roughly 2-mile walk through San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar, a short distance inland from the Pacific. The route crosses the park's suspension bridges and passes lookout towers that hikers may climb, which makes it a good first guided hike for younger children and grandparents alike. Hikers meet at the ranger office near the main entrance of the upper park. Bring water and sunscreen. No fee or registration is listed on the County calendar entry. Note that the listing gives two different start times (see notes), so arrive for the earlier one.

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