TRAIL RATING: EASY
TRAIL LENGTHS (One-Way):- East to La Orilla trailhead: 1.32 miles
- West to Solana Hills trailhead: 1.36 miles
SANTA INEZ TRAIL
Enjoy one of the quieter trails for passage along Santa Inez trail, with easy access to inland trails. Spring ushers in a wildflower bonanza of brilliance and fragrances, evidenced in the abundance of Blue-eyed grasses, lupines, and wild hyacinth. Ample parking is located at the trailhead. RESOURCE LINKS |
Trails open daily from dawn to dusk
No restroom facilities on this trail Google Map and Directions From I-5 Southbound: - Exit Lomas Santa Fe
- Left on Lomas Santa Fe
- Proceed under I-5 and take first Left on Santa Helena
- Left on Santa Rosita
- Left on Santa Florencia
- Left on Santa Inez
From I-5 Northbound: - Exit Lomas Santa Fe
- Proceed directly onto Santa Helena (do not turn on Lomas Santa Fe)
- Left on Santa Rosita
- Left on Santa Florencia
- Left on Santa Inez
Directions if coming via Lomas Santa Fe: - Coming east on Lomas Santa Fe: proceed under I-5 and take first left onto Santa Helena
- Coming west on Lomas Santa Fe: turn right on Santa Helena, which is the last street before the I-5 N-bound on-ramp
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve is owned and managed by: ALLOWED - Walk, jog, or hike on established trails only
- Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet
- Equestrians are permitted on trails east of Interstate 5
PROHIBITED - Off-trail access
- Bicycles, motorcycles, and any vehicles
- Recreational water use, including SUPs, kayaks, canoes, or swimming
- Any remotely piloted aircraft
- Smoking, fireworks, or camping/campfires
- Collection of any plant, animal, mineral, or cultural artifacts
- Feeding wildlife, or release of any animal
- Fishing, hunting, or weapons
- Litter and dog waste can harm wildlife. Please dispose properly in the provided receptacles.
Killdeer (Photo: B. Wechter)
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