Dictionary Hill Open Space Preserve
Spring Valley, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(49 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
The trails branch a lot. Reviewers say to start from the Barcelona Street side for a mellow, shaded walk, and that heading west towards the summit is steeper with no shade at all. Trails are narrow with plants pressing in, so long pants get recommended. Coyotes are about, and one group heard growling.
A 175-acre preserve with a 2.1-mile moderate climb to a summit looking out over Sweetwater Reservoir, Point Loma and Cowles Mountain. Park at the end of South Barcelona Street; there's no water, no restrooms and no shade, so go early.
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Unnamed Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977, USA
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What visitors say
- JerriB5 (JerriB5)★★★★★
This is a beautiful, quiet space with some unique features. I saw a coyote with a bird in its mouth and decided to turn back on the trail so I didn't bother him. This was the trail that does not go to the summit but goes under a bridge.
2 weeks ago
- Charlie Meers★★★★★
East of Barcelona southeast to Jamacha trailhead is a bit creepy at parts but worth the hike. Bottom of valley surrounded by five hills is very peaceful. Abandoned road and a nice underpass. Barcelona area is a lush oasis and up to summit is an exceptional reward-based hike.
3 years ago
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