Schulle Canyon Natural Area — Attraction in San Marcos

I've been to this natural area a few times before. The other day, my dog, Bogart and I explored all the trails. We saw some birds, deer, and spotted a grey fox. I love that there are so many nature trails in town with abundant wildlife. This one may become one of our regular hiking areas. The trails here are all less than a mile, but you can combine them all and get a good hike in. One of the trails is called Itsy...

A nice small trail system. Not a very long trail but quite beautifully wooded, partially shaded, and easy to navigate. I did a little over 6/10 of a mile on my lunch break in 18 minutes so not a lot of up-and-down. Quite a few birds, mostly Cardinals, but I did see some warblers and a couple of deer while hiking. Surrounded by neighborhoods I imagine that it’s a pretty cool little getaway for people that...

This is a lovely place for folks of all ages. The Warbler Walk is my personal favorite. The quiet zones are peaceful places to observe birds and other wildlife plus the trails are well maintained. There is also a cute little story for kids to read as they walk. I've been walking here for a little over a year and I've seen at least four different and equally adorable stories...