Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

A winding blue lake surrounded by green hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Step into Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, a 784-acre nature haven near Escondido filled with winding trails, oak woodlands, coastal sage scrub, and creekside beauty. Hike the scenic “Way Up” trail or explore the gentler botanical loop, cross a creek, and soak in views of Olivenhain Dam, the Pacific, and mountain ridgelines.

Address: 8833 Harmony Grove Road Escondido, CA 92029

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