Dripping Springs Trail/Agua Tibia Wilderness
Temecula, California
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33°27'54.1"N 116°58'15.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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In the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Best times of the year to visit are Fall, Winter and Spring - not recommended for summer, carry water. The trail immediately begins to climb out of the campground on a well-graded incline. The next mile contains some climbing leading to a set of switchbacks. A long strenuous climb ensues until the 3200' elevation is reached. The trail then makes an easy southward traverse of a basin before resuming a climb to the southwest.
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Cleveland National Forest : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Cleveland National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/recreationBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Temecula, California
- Head southeast (151 ft)
- Turn right toward Old Town Front St (157 ft)
- Turn left onto Old Town Front St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto 1st St (387 ft)
- Continue onto Santiago Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Ynez Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Jedediah Smith Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto CA-79 S/Temecula PkwyContinue to follow CA-79 SDestination will be on the right(9.4 mi)
From the LA Basin take I-15 south to Highway 79 near Temecula. Take Hwy 79 south 11 miles to Dripping Springs. Turn right and park in Trailhead parking lot. From San Diego take I-15 north to Highway 79. Follow previous instructions. The trail is reached by walking south from the parking lot .5 mile through Dripping Springs Campground.
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