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Del Dios Highlands County Preserve is a 774-acre County open-space preserve in Escondido. The County parks page lists its public address, hours, habitat, partnership, and trail-resource context.

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is a 784-acre reserve near Escondido, opened in 1992, with about 11 miles of hiking, mountain-biking, and equestrian trails.

Felicita County Park is a County park of about 346 acres in southwest Escondido, set among some of Southern California's largest ancient oaks and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a small museum.

Jesmond Dene Park is a 35-acre city park in Escondido featuring hiking trails, a playground, and picnic areas.

The Coast to Crest Trail is a planned 71-mile multi-use trail from the ocean at Del Mar to the San Dieguito River's source on Volcan Mountain near Julian.

Daley Ranch, a 3,201-acre conservation area the City acquired in 1996, has more than 25 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Other open space includes the County's 774-acre Del Dios Highlands Preserve and 185 acres of natural habitat in Kit Carson Park.

San Dieguito River Park trail resources include official trail-system, Coast to Crest Trail, map, and trail-list context checked on May 24, 2026.