OMWD Offices
1966 Olivenhain Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6466

Reserve
760-632-4212

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Reserve Hours

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
is open 364 days a year
(Closed Dec. 25).

Reserve hours are from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes before sunset. Actual closing time is posted at the trail head.

The Reserve is closed on rainy days.
 

Interpretive Center Hours

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday and some Fridays
Call rangers at 760-632-4212 for more information.

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One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (Reserve) offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as primitive picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral.

Reserve Information
Groups are required to obtain use permits prior to visiting the Reserve. A group consists of eight or more people or horses, or four or more vehicles. Contact a ranger at 760-632-4212.

Revised Dog Leash Rules

  •  Monday – Friday: Dogs are permitted off leash but only at the top of the “Way Up” Trail (point marked with sign).
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Dogs are required to remain on leash at all times throughout the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.
  • “Way Up” Trail and Lower Trails: Dogs must remain on leash at all times, 7 days a week on these trails.

Firearms and hunting are prohibited.

All fires, smoking and fireworks are prohibited.
 
Trail maps and other pertinent literature are available at the Reserve headquarters.
 
Parking is limited.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 09:43