Woodson, Iron Mountain, and Lake Ramona. As the main trail, it climbs up to Ramona Dam and Ramona Lake where hikers will enjoy scenic views of the area. Watch for the Blue sky ecologi-cal Reserve sign on the left, and turn into the nearby parking lot. Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail - California | AllTrails Please note: as of October 2020 lake access is reportedly closed. Fully trained Docents offer hands-on experiences to identify and observe plants and animals, resource preservation activities, and programs. description: Residential mountain town in the San Diego mountains, with antique shops & plenty restaurants. Woodson. The first part of the trail is shaded with large trees this helps a lot because the second half of the trail does not have any shade. Brilliant colors of wild flowers on the hillsides in spring, the songs of birds, and the tree-lined … Decided to go on a Tuesday, around 8am. I also decided to do this on a day when it was 97 degrees out so maybe I’m just a little bitter haha! Blue Sky-Ramona Lake Hiking trail in Green Valley, California (United States). 20160710_DSC6043BlueSky . Blue Sky Eco Reserve to Ramona Lake!!! I thought I had some snake tracks in the dirt road on the way up, but I thought naw, that’s to big for a snake. Once you have made your way to the trailhead for Blue Sky Reserve. Green Valley Truck Trail runs through the reserve, leading up to Lake Ramona, and several side trails… In order to use RunSignup, your browser must accept cookies. The Green Valley Truck Trail is the primary trail in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. note that the road becomes espola Road at the summerfield intersection. I was not disappointed when on my way down some guy warned me about the big rattle snake on the side of the road just ahead. The road winding its way up from Blue Sky Reserve towards the Ramona Dam. Woodson Via Lake Poway Trail, Mt. the Lake is so beautiful, Ellie Lane Trail to Iron Mountain Trail Loop, Rattlesnake Creek to Tooth Rock Loop Trail, Fletcher Point from Rancho Bernardo Community Park, Lake Poway and Lake Ramona to Mount Woodson Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY]. Distance: 5.29 miles.Elevation Gain: 818 feet.Time to Complete: 1.5 -2 hours.Level: Easy to Medium Intensity Directions: The easiest way to get to the start of this hike would be to head to the 15 freeway, north or south, but you want to get to the Rancho Bernardo Road Exit and take Rancho Bernardo Road east. More fun at treat for eyes and taste buds can be found at the Hamburger Factory Restaurant 14122 Midland Road (N32 58.207 W117 02.167) From Blue Sky turn left on Espola Rd Drive approximately 3 miles and turn right on Twin Peaks. Lake Poway to Lake Ramona is a 5.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Poway, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. In order to use RunSignup, your browser must accept cookies. Turned into a loop through an avocado ranch, Good for a first date. The trail starts with just over a mile down a dirt road to the turn off for the Lake Poway loop trail. I parked at the Blue Sky Reserve trailhead where Espola Road elbows and told my dad to expect to hear from me before I had to pick the kids up from preschool. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve RECOMMENDED ROUTE. Lake Ramona was built in the 1980's as a storage facility to provide inexpensive water for local agricultural needs as well as an emergency storage in case a shortage should arise. You can see the terraced mountain side where it looks like there used to be some avocado groves. blUe sky tRail to lake RaMona From i-15, exit at Rancho Bernardo Road and travel east for 3.5 miles. On A Personal Note: The trail leading up to Lake Ramona offers two lakeside views close to the heart of San Diego. Lot of tree frogs. Poway. After connecting back up with the main trail you will continue on winding your way through the oaks before you come to the first trail junction. I expected the hike to be a boring stroll (and, that is part of the reason, I didn't take it for such a long time), but it turned out to be a rather good workout, going all … Intermediate. BSER is managed by the California Department of Fish and Game, County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Poway, and the nonprofit Friends of Blue Sky Canyon. Overall it’s much moreso a nature walk than a hike/workout. Following the advice of Roam o Rama, we headed up to Ramona on a half day off from work. Instead they find some rocks to climb. Blue Sky Reserve: Beautiful walk in nature - See 33 traveler reviews, 23 candid photos, and great deals for Poway, CA, at Tripadvisor. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve offers hikers a unique destination just outside of Poway. It's flat and shaded. Yes there is some incline but it’s towards the end, and overall this is not a challenging trail at all if you‘re a moderately active person! The Green Valley Truck Trail is the primary trail in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Locations 1-4 covered 2 squirrels. [Hike] Blue Sky Eco Reserve to Lake Ramona Dam This is was one of those hikes that beat my expectation totally! Blue Sky Trail to Lake Ramona DOI: 10.2126/HGS476-005 Poway, CA -- Oak woodland, riparian habitat, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral lend variety to this oasis near the suburbs of Poway. Lake Hodges Lake Poway S a n t a Y s a b e l C r e e k Poway e Ramona Escondido ... BLUE SKY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE San Diego County ´ 0 2 Miles January 2019 - WLB Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Approximately 15 mi to San Diego Cleveland National Forest Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve Approximately 27 mi to Temecula Gr en Va l y Chloe’s Lake Lodge is the ultimate mountain luxury experience perfect for a couple’s getaway or a family gathering. Take a leisurely trek through oak woodland in Poway's Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. The GVTT stretches for approximately 1.2 level miles, but if you're looking for a great workout, turn left at the sign post to Ramona Dam and begin an uphill ascent to Lake Ramona. The first portion of this hike is great. Don’t know if I’d do this hike again. on Feb 22, 2009 in El Cajon, CA(San Diego metro area) at Postal code 92019, US. Woodson” See all Blue Sky Ecological Reserve reviews Lake Poway Trail. This entry was posted in American Crow, Corvids and tagged Barnett Ranch, Blue Sky Preserve, Cuyamaca State Park, Daley Ranch, Dixon Lake, Dos Picos, El Capitan, Highland Valley Road, Lake Cuyamaca, Lake Henshaw, Lake Hodges, Lake Jennings, Lake Ramona, Lake Sutherland, Lake Wohlford, Leulf Pond, Mission Trails, Otay Lakes, Palomar Mountain, Pamo Road, Point Loma, Ramona … The trail is large, clean and well maintained. one of my favorite hikes. Bring lots of water to keep hydrated. The road is narrow and winding and you need to honk going around corners- but the view was fantastic! Time to Complete: 1.5 -2 hours. Charter a Lake Erie fishing trip with Blue Sky Charters. Don't … I’ve hiked up Mt Woodson so many times it was nice to get a different perspective on the mountain. The trailhead is to the right. Bring your family, school, or scout group for an invigorating hike or outdoor nature program in this unique habitat. Distance 2.4 miles from the trail head, round trip 4.8 miles. From the half-way point at the top of Lake Ramona, you'll enjoy panoramic views of Lake Poway as well. Brilliant colors of wild flowers on the hillsides in spring, the songs of birds, and the tree-lined … It is easy to hike to the Lake Ramona dam. note that the road becomes espola Road at the summerfield intersection. As you make your way up the road the northern side of Mt Woodson starts to make its presence known. A closer look at the terraced mountain side and Mt Woodson looming in the back ground. Very nice views at the top. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700 acre preserve that encompasses most of Warren Canyon leading up to Lake Ramona. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Lot of tree frogs. Elevation Gain: 818 feet. Note that the the road becomes Espola Road and the Summerfield intersection. The road follows an ephemeral stream until it opens up into chaparral. Woodson Mountain-min read. Lake Ramona via Lake Poway-min read. Woodson Trail, Fry-Koegel Trail, Ridge Trail To Mt. And a mule deer, quails, geese, various plant species everywhere. Google Earth: Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Dam. The Reserve is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. This trail is a nice alternative to the road. The climb is steady and, at times, steep so expect a good workout if you plan to go past the first mile of the trail. POWAY, Calif. — A 4-year-old on Friday was attacked by a mountain lion or a bobcat while hiking the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway, but was not … Bring your family, school, or scout group for an invigorating hike or outdoor nature program in this unique habitat. Lake Poway gates open at 6 a.m. daily and are closed and locked at sunset. The last mile is a bit of a slog up to the top of the dam. Overview Individual Trip Writeups. The first part of the trail is very pretty. Eventually if you keep looking to get to the top you will see a rock with a old white X painted on top of it. There are bathrooms near the trailhead and there are also bathrooms along the main trail as it goes through the oaks ( Green valley Truck Trail) and the Poway Lake Trail. This is a great place to take in the view and if you are more adventurous you can keep following the Green Valley Truck Trail around the northern side of the Dam. 55 reviews Hiking “The way to Lake Poway I call a miniature Iron Mountain and try way to Lake Ramona is like a mini Mt. This area can get really hot once you make your way out of the shade of the oak trees and up towards the dam. Feeling a little more adventurous I made may around the towards the northern side of the dam because I wanted to see if there was a way to get up on the first hill side and get a better view of the area. It is located in Poway CA on the east side of Espola Rd just before it makes a turn to the west and heads towards Rancho Bernardo. 1 coyote Lot of tree frogs. Green Valley Truck Trail runs through the reserve, leading up to Lake Ramona, and several side trails… Looking down at the Ramona Dam with Mt Woodson and Lake Poway in the background. Starting down the road and main trail ( Green Valley Truck Trail) for Blue Sky. By the time I had gotten to that area the 4-5 foot long rattle snake was making his way across the road. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. From what I understand, generally if you leave the snake alone, it will leave you alone as well. From there you'll see the boulders in the distance, on the hillside northwest of the lake. Trail head is to the right. at least for little bit, it reconnects with the main road at about 6/10 of a mile. At approximately 3.2 miles, Espola Road begins to curve south, you will find the entrance to Blue Sky Ecological Reserve on the left. The lake is closed off and you can’t reach it at all. It feels super weird to know you’re in a somewhat-residential area and not fully connected to nature. We… When you turn left to go up to the lake, the trail is exposed and has much more of an incline, especially the part right before the lake (that bit is on asphalt and not particularly pretty). The GVTT stretches for approximately 1.2 level miles, but if you're looking for a great workout, turn left at the sign post to Ramona Dam and begin an uphill ascent to Lake Ramona. This trip is about 10 miles round-trip, with ~2350' altitude gain and loss. Woodson Via Lake Poway Trail, Mt. As you can see from the video below: © Copyright 2013-2019. Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is a 9.3 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Poway, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Watch for the Blue sky ecologi-cal Reserve sign on the left, and turn into the nearby parking lot. Being right by the lake was the highlight of the hike for us, so it was worth adding that in. I have yet to every hear one rattle, so keep your eyes open not just your ears. The climb is steady and, at times, steep so expect a good workout if you plan to go past the first mile of the trail. Once you are up there you can do some bushwhacking and keep making your way towards the top. Pretty soon the road starts to make its way under the oak tree canopy as it winds its way through the Blue Sky Reserve. This trail can get very hot in the summer so make sure you wear your sunscreen and bring plenty of water. This is not a really hard hike, running shoes would do you fine on this hike, although I always recommend a good pair of hiking boots and wool socks over running shoes for a hike any day. Stephanie and Nathan go hike Blue Sky Reserve to cliff jump only to find that the water is too low. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve RECOMMENDED ROUTE. Take in views of Lake Ramona and the distant Lake Poway on this easy, oak tree-filled path. Ramona Dam. Also make sure to bring water with you. So bring plenty of water, The steep hike was not worth the views but good cardio. Fully trained Docents offer hands-on experiences to identify and observe plants and animals, resource preservation activities, and programs. Directions: Fron I-15, exit at Rancho Bernardo Road and travel east for 3.5 miles. 1 coyote Lot of tree frogs. 5 Miles. Head down the road onto the dirt service road ( Green Valley Truck Trail). Fun hike, gets hot. The lake was really great to swim in. The Reserve is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The lake has a 2.75-mile loop trail that circles the reservoir and links to other trails such as the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve trail to Lake Ramona, and the more difficult route to the top of Mount Woodson, and the Potato Chip rock. To Lake Ramona. Rancho Bernardo Road will turn into Espola road as it cross’s Pomerado Road, but don’t worry just keep on the same road. Overview. It begins with a flat shaded hike, before reaching a steep incline after about 1.5 miles heading up to Lake Ramona. Sat, Feb 1, 2020, 8:00 AM: The description of the event, (MODERATE-HARD) Blue Sky to Ramona Lake Trail Hike in Poway, is available only to members. Distance: 5.29 miles. 20160710_DSC6042-EditBlueSky . Watch for the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve sign on the left, and turn into the nearby parking lot. Lake Ramona via Lake Poway-min read. This trip is about 10 miles round-trip, with ~2350' altitude gain and loss. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700-acre oak-lined canyon flanked by coastal sage scrub and chaparral-covered hills. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700-acre oak-lined canyon flanked by coastal sage scrub and chaparral-covered hills. Woodson open-space area is on the east, and Lake Ramona is on the north. Blue Sky Reserve is a great place to take a walk with or without your dog. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Tucked behind this rock is a Geocache box if you feel so inclined to sign the register. The Weekend Hike: Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake is on Saturday February 23, 2019. It wasn’t until I bent down to get a better angle on him that he seemed to be upset that he couldn’t see me anymore and coiled up a little. Did this a couple weeks ago and it was actually a great workout, the incline before the lake was tough! Keep your eyes open for these snakes while hiking. Sure enough I found what looked like a old service road going up the side of the hill and decided to follow it to its end over looking the northern side of the dam. The trail here is more exposed, so make sure you have appropriate sun protection and plenty of water. Quick, but steep trail. Equipment you will need. At about 1.25 miles into the hike you will reach the end of the trees and start making your way up the road towards the Ramona Dam. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700-acre oak-lined canyon flanked by coastal sage scrub and chaparral-covered hills. Is this a kid friendly hike: Yes this hike is kid friendly. This hike doesn't take you down to the lake (the turnaround point seems random), but you can go down to the lake near the porta potty. Sat, Feb 1, 2020, 8:00 AM: The description of the event, (MODERATE-HARD) Blue Sky to Ramona Lake Trail Hike in Poway, is available only to members. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700-acre canyon. Espola will keep heading east and then hit a right bend, right after the bend in the road you should see the entrance for the Blue Sky Reserve on your left hand side. Blue Sky. Turn left at the Lake Ramona fork as the trail begins a gradual ascent. Blue Sky Reserve Trailhead. This is a good spot to sit, take in the view and have something to munch on before making your way back down to the dam and back down the road. If you pack it in pack it out to keep this trail nice and clean. Blue Sky is part of a network of trails in Poway that includes Blue Sky, Lake Poway, Mt. It begins with a flat shaded run, before reaching a steep incline after about 1.5 miles heading up to Lake Ramona. 1.25 miles later or about 2.5 miles into the hike you will make it to the top of the Ramona Dam, heading up the steep road reminded me of the eastern side going up Mt Woodson. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Trailhead Address: 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 Directions: From I-15, take exit 24, Rancho Bernardo Road. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is a 700 acre canyon just north of Lake Poway, containing a beautiful mix of riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. 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