Ramona Grasslands RULES AND REGULATIONS County Preserve ACCIDENTS: The County of San Diego shall not be Ramona responsible for loss or accidents. 17430 Highland Valley Road Ramona, CA 92065 • 760-788-3326 ALCOHOLIC Alcoholic beverages are permitted providing BEVERAGES: the alcohol content does not exceed 20%. Grasslands Preserve Hours: 8 a.m. – sunset Pedestrian access: Sunrise – sunset DEFACEMENT No person shall remove, deface, or destroy PROHIBITED: trail markers, monuments, fences, trees, ounty reserve camp or picnic structures, or other preserve C P Nearby County Preserves facilities. A San Diego County DRONES: Remotely piloted aircraft and drones are prohibited. Open Space Preserve FIRE HAZARDS Smoking, including the use of vaporizing & SMOKING: products, is not permitted. Campfires and cooking stoves are prohibited.

HORSES No horse or other animal shall be hitched AND OTHER to any tree, shrub, or structure in a manner ANIMALS: may cause damage to preserve property. No Barnett Ranch County Preserve: Located at 1500 person shall ride, drive, lead, or keep a Deviney Lane/San Vicente Road, Ramona, this 728- horse, except in areas specifically designated acre preserve is host to a myriad of natural wildlife. for such use. Four miles of multi-use trails include a 2.5-mile loop LITTERING: Littering is prohibited. for walking, running, biking and horseback-riding. MOTOR The unauthorized operation of motor vehicles Tips for hiking at Ramona Grasslands County Preserve Picnic tables and rest areas add to a relaxing day in VEHICLES: is prohibited. nature. The preserve is open seven days a week, from Dress Appropriately: Sturdy shoes, a hat, Stay on the Trails: The natural resources of sunrise to sunset. NO HUNTING: No person shall use, transport, carry, fire, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent are the Ramona Grasslands are fragile. Their survival, or discharge any firearm, air gun, archery and Maximizeyours, depends Your on followingOutdoor proper Experience! trail Luelf Pond County Preserve: Located at 3000 Duck device, slingshot, fireworks, or explosive highly recommended. Weather conditions can device of any kind in a preserve. change rapidly, so be prepared for extremes. etiquette. Hike with caution, and be aware of your Pond Lane, Ramona, The preserve sits on nearly 90 surroundings. MountainDownload lions, poison the All oak,-New bees, acres. This verdant landscape, beneath a canopy of PETS: Dogs are allowed on a maximum six-foot Carry Water: Ramona Grasslands can be very hot rattlesnakes and ticks Easy2Hikeare present. App for Free! dense coast live oaks, is a great spot to relax and enjoy leash. Please clean up after your dog. and dry. For a full day’s hike in moderate weather, a picnic. A 1.5-mile hike goes nearly to the top of Experience The Upside :of Outside! PRESERVATION All wildlife, plant, and geologic features are you should bring at least two liters of water – more Features the ridge for some beautiful views. For horse lovers, Binoculars will help youPersonalized observe plants Route and OF TRAIL protected and are not to be damaged or in heat. Do not drink from natural sources. the adjoining Holly Oaks County Park hosts a 2-acre animals as you walk alongEasy the Navigation trails. A camera FEATURES: removed. All historical artifacts and staging area that features the only public equestrian cultural resources are to be left in place. will preserve your memories.Educational Data Bring Snacks: For longer hikes, a supply of trail Maximize Your OutdoorSafety Corridor Experience! arena and round pen in Ramona. The preserve is snacks will help you maintain your energy level. Designed to Fit into open seven days a week sunrise to sunset. INFORMATION DownloadNature the All-New County of San Diego Bring/Tell a Friend: Easy2Hike App for Free! Simon County Preserve: Located at 23500 Bassett Department of Parks and Recreation Inform someone about your route and what St., Ramona, This 650-acre preserve is open to hikers, 5500 Overland Avenue, Suite 410 time you should return. Hike with aMaximize companion. Your Outdoor Experience! Features: equestrians and mountain bikers. Five miles of San Diego, CA 92123 Personalized Route multi-use trails include a 550-foot climb to Ramona Reservations & Information: Carry a First Aid Kit: A first aid kit can Download the All-New Easy Navigation Peak. Enjoy taking in the scenic mountain landscape, Toll Free • (877) 565-3600 make the difference between an enjoyable hike Easy2Hike App for Free! Educational Data rolling hills and grassy meadows from this viewpoint Local • (858) 565-3600 and a potentially serious situation. Safety Corridor before circling back to the staging area. The preserve Features: www.easy2hike.comwww.easy2hike.com Visit us at sdparks.org Designed to Fit into is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Personalized Route Printed on recycled paper 4/19 Easy Navigation Nature Educational Data Safety Corridor Designed to Fit into Nature

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