Upper Santa Ysabel Trail

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Upper Santa Ysabel Trail is located in northern San Diego county. The trail runs along Black Mountain which provides great views of the canyons below. This short trail is not just scrub brush and boulders. As you go down into one of the multiple canyons, you will find lots of oak trees and seasonal ...Read More
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Highlights of Upper Santa Ysabel Trail

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
1769 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
12S07
Nearest Town
Ramona
Nearest Services
Ramona
Management Agency
US Forest Service
District
Palomar Ranger District

Overview

Upper Santa Ysabel Trail is located in northern San Diego county. The trail runs along Black Mountain which provides great views of the canyons below. This short trail is not just scrub brush and boulders. As you go down into one of the multiple canyons, you will find lots of oak trees and seasonal streams.

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17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
29 Community Reviews
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