Near Green Valley Truck Trail
The Green Valley Truck Trail offers great views of Lake Ramona from the top of the earthen dam.
Near Green Valley Truck Trail
View of Lake Ramona from the dam.
Near Green Valley Truck Trail
Even in January, the Green Valley Truck Trail makes for a great hike with friends.
Near Green Valley Truck Trail
The Green Valley Truck Trail approaches the bottom of the dam along boulder-strewn cliffs.

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Green Valley Truck Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A nice doubletrack leading from Blue Sky Ecological Reserve pas Lake Ramona.
3.9
mi
Distance
801
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.92mi
Distance
801ft
Elevation Gain
64ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,440ft
High Point
644ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Green Valley Truck Trail is the primary trail in the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. As the main trail, it climbs up to Ramona Dam and Ramona Lake where hikers will enjoy scenic views of the area. The climb is steady and, at times, steep so expect a good workout if you plan to go past the first mile of the trail. From Ramona Dam, you'll enjoy great views of Poway. From here, the trail flattens out and continues for about another mile along the northwest shore of the lake.

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