Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensCrestridge Ecological Reserve
El Cajon
A sprawling 3,000-acre reserve with nine trails winding through oak groves, creek valleys, and quiet chaparral. Don't be surprised if you have the lavender-scented paths mostly to yourself.
Hidden gem trails
Scenic oak groves
Wildlife watching
Straw-bale architecture
Tips
🌸"smells are amazing!!" spring blooms everywhere
🏠check out the James Hubbell straw-bale shelter
🦅habitat for golden eagles and rare butterflies
Crestridge Ecological Reserve
El CajonOpens Friday at 7:00 AM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensA sprawling 3,000-acre reserve with nine trails winding through oak groves, creek valleys, and quiet chaparral. Don't be surprised if you have the lavender-scented paths mostly to yourself.
Hidden gem trails
Scenic oak groves
Wildlife watching
Straw-bale architecture
Tips
🌸"smells are amazing!!" spring blooms everywhere
🏠check out the James Hubbell straw-bale shelter
🦅habitat for golden eagles and rare butterflies