Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
About
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is a park in California managed by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, about 1.2 miles from the community of Del Dios. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Escondido show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. Several short trails start close by. The Equine Incline Loop Trail is just 0.2 miles away, and the Lake Hodges Overlook Trail and Botanical Trail are each under a mile off. For a change of pace, the West Bernardo Hills climbing area lies about 3.2 miles away.
Park size
644 acres
Inside this park
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–82°F and lows of 44–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Escondido #2, CA weather station, 4.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan69° high45° low
- Feb69° high46° low
- Mar71° high49° low
- Apr74° high52° low
- May77° high56° low
- Jun82° high60° low
- Jul87° high64° low
- Aug89° high65° low
- Sep87° high63° low
- Oct81° high57° low
- Nov75° high49° low
- Dec68° high44° low
Where it is
- Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve · Public land
- Nearest town
- Del Dios, California · 1.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Equine Incline Loop TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Lake Hodges Overlook TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Botanical TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Way Up TrailHiking0.7 mi
- West Bernardo HillsRock climbing3.2 mi
- San Dieguito RiverCanoeing3.2 mi
- Eagles Peak AreaRock climbing7.7 mi
- Dixon LakeRock climbing7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
