Join the City of Santee as in getting outside in 2025.
Santee is offering three fun-filled and nature-packed opportunities for leisure hikes at their first ever January Trail Mixers.
TRAIL MIXER EVENTS
•Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. – Family Walk & Tree Planting event at Weston Trail (2 miles round trip). Meet at Weston Park to plant trees and then take a short walk on the Weston Trail where participants will have views of Santee Lakes and the beautiful mountain ranges that surround Santee.
• Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. – Cowles Mountain Hike starting at the Santee Teen Center (90 min-utes). Hike up the backside of Cowles Mountain with the Santee Teen Center staff and participants. Attendees meet at the Santee Teen Center before hiking for 45 minutes up and then 45 minutes back down. This trail is difficult so bring appropriate footwear and plenty of water.
Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. – Walker Preserve Trail Hike starting at the Santee Historical Society (2.6-mile round trip). On the trail, visitors will be treated to a guided hike by a member of the San Diego River Park Foundation. Walker Preserve Trail is Santee’s most family-friendly and a popular trail in San Di-ego County. The flat decomposed granite trail suits everyone’s needs. Hikers might even catch a glimpse of one of over 30 bird species that call the San Diego River home. Historic farming and mining artifacts are spread along the trail showcasing some of Santee’s history. Historical murals, which were painted by residents and students, adorn the section of trail underneath the Magnolia Avenue bridge.
Santee has many trails to offer hikers, walkers, bikers, eques¬trians and nature enthusiasts. Visit our city website to find out more.
To learn more about the event, visit www.SanteeSpecialEvents.com.
