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Summary: The hike begins as a cool, shaded hike along the San Ysidro creek for over 1 mile. This riparian land draws a lot of wildlife. Wild Turkey, Mule Deer, and even a friendly rattlesnake were present. After a short while the trail opens up onto a broad, gently rolling plain. Lake Henshaw is in view off in the distance. Eagle Rock is approached from behind. There's a sign directing you to take the trail around the front side of the formation to view the "Eagle". This is a great rest/lunch spot. Returning back along the shaded creek is a refreshing way to end this wonderful, easy hike. Trailhead: Follow highway 79 to Warner Springs. Approx. 1 mile South of town is a Fire Station. Parking is available along the road at the PCT markers, or on the side of the Fire Station in a fenced, shaded dirt parking area. (Lat:33.2729 Lon:-116.5453) Trail Guides for PCT from Warner Springs to Eagle Rock: PCT Handbook by Yogi (Jackie McDonnell) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: US Forest Service Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Frecky on 5/9/2009 Great hike. Lots of wildlife. Nice creek to walk next to for the first mile or so. The flys were a little bothersome. ITS NOT 3 MILES ROUND TRIP THOUGH. It might be 3 miles one way but closer to 3.5 one way. Took us 3.5 hours to complete the round trip with only about three 5 minute breaks! DL&LS
Reviewed by Bill on 1/24/2009 3.2 miles each way is correct, we were up there today
Reviewed by MSM on 11/18/2008 We hiked this trail on 16Nov08. I used a GPS tracking device and I believe that the distance shown in the trail description is incorrect. The hike is 7.2 miles (out and back). It's a nice hike, but it is not a 3 mile hike.
Reviewed by A Riedel on 10/5/2005 This is a great little hike, although a bit anticlimactic when you see that the "rock" which looks very neat can nearly be reached by a road. However, the wildlife is present, along with interesting plantlife, a creek flowing in October and nice changes of scenery and eco-zones. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, San Diego County Hiking, San Diego County Trails, San Diego County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||