La Orilla Trail begins on the east side of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and continues westward for about 3.5 miles. Enjoy a stroll through four distinct plant communities: from the shade of riparian woodlands, further down to the marsh, along hillside chaparral and coastal sage scrub. Listen for the tapping of woodpeckers, or watch for mule deer grazing vegetation along creek banks. Sections of the trail can be muddy during the winter rainy season.
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DIRECTIONS
- I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit
- Drive east off exit
- Turn left on Highland Rd (4-way stop)
- Turn left on El Camino Real
- Look for the parking area on the left before the 90-degree bend in the road.
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