06/03/2026
We are doing our best over here to feed the algo 🐊, but sometimes I really just can’t bring myself to get to work and participate in capitalism and instead, I f*ck off to the forest 🌳 SO! Here is a local San Diego County hike bc life balance is sustainable and DAMN we love Mother Earth 🌏.
Also, when done correctly, hiking/trail running is an easily accessible/free activity! When I say GRWM I mean put on shorts, tshirt and sneakers, this is truly a lazy girls dream hobby.
CEDAR FALLS HIKE - CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST, SAN DIEGO COUNTY> - permit required, the fee is $6. I went on a Monday and booked my permit en route, no problem (to be fair, this is not the “ideal” time of year for this waterfall hike).
💧 When hiking in the heat, my personal rule is to bring 1.5 liters for myself per hour of hiking (when not in heat or high elevation my rule is 1 liter per hour). I brought 4 liters total because, dog. In total, we drank 3 liters. I also carry a in the forest/backcountry because it doesn’t hurt to be over prepared.
🌞 This trail is exposed. Use sun protection. Provide plenty of breaks in shady spots for doggo.
📞 Tell at least one person where you are hiking when hiking alone, trailhead, intended distance, return time, etc. know your route, understand the elevation and when in doubt, bring a map 🗺️ they are neat.
🐕 If hiking with a dog, provide plenty of water and shady stops. They overheat more quickly :) I don’t hike with my dog mid-day if temperatures will reach much above 80 degrees at any point, ambient temperature above 85 means dirt surfaces can easily reach 100-120 degrees. Place the back of your hand to the ground for 5-10 seconds, if it’s too hot for your hand it’s too hot for paws 🐾
🎵 I don’t hike with music often. I don’t wear earphones when hiking in San Diego County because we have a delightful population of rattlesnakes. You won’t always hear them, but typically they will make themselves known before they become a problem. But if you can’t hear them? Not good for you or the snake. I don’t hike with speakers because it’s rude. I came to nature to hear nature, not your s**tty
