Dictionary Hill Open Space Preserve
Spring Valley, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(49 Google reviews)
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
- Carlos Orellana★★★★★
Beautiful views!! Hiked for over 3 hours. 4 stars only because something growled out at us so be careful when you're out there.
4 years ago
- Leah★★★★★
You can hike for quite a while. There are multiple trail offshoots. Start at Barcelona St. if you want shade! Head east for a mellow shady hike with a few inclines. This will take you toward Jamacha and Pointe pkwy. Head west to dictionary hill for a steeper hike with no shade. Hardly anyone here on a Friday evening or Saturday morning. Recommend long pants as their is a lot of plants and trails are mostly narrow.
4 years ago
- Daniel Henderson★★★★★
One of my favorite places to take my kids. It is several trails to take, from super easy to somewhat hard. It really depends on how hard you wanna take it. It is right up the street from where we live, so it provides great surroundings at a close distance.
5 years ago
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