Posted in Southern California Hiking, Nature January 18, 2018 by

The Epic Southern California Hiking Trail Everyone Needs To Visit As Soon As Possible

If you enjoyed our recent article about visiting the small town of Fallbrook for a weekend getaway, then you’re going to love exploring this one river trail hiding inside Fallbrook. What a perfect place for a refreshing outdoor adventure.

Nestled inside the peaceful town of Fallbrook, you'll find a tranquil river trail that is delightfully easy to hike and oh-so-refreshing, especially on a hot SoCal day.
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The Santa Margarita River Trail can be reached by heading to Sandia Creek Road and De Luz Road in Fallbrook.
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Once you arrive, you'll discover an easy to moderate 5-mile hike that will lead you through lush scenery and scenic river views.
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Head down the trail and you'll find fairytale paths lined with towering trees right out of a storybook.
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As you make your way through the Santa Margarita Trail, you'll find yourself feeling refreshed by the sound of the water trickling over rocks.
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When the temps start creeping up in SoCal, hiking along this trail will keep you nice and cool, as long stretches of the trail are fully shaded.
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Even though this is a fairly easy hike, you may want to cool off your feet after spending some time out on the trail. What a scenic spot to dip your toes in the water.
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Do you think you’ll be adding the Santa Margarita River Trail to your 2018 hiking adventures? To find this trail, just head to Sandia Creek and De Luz Road in Fallbrook.

If you enjoying hiking in SoCal, you may also want to check out these 10 hiking spots in Southern California that are out of this world.

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