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.
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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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