San Diego Kick-Off! Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon 2026

Join us as we kick off our 2026 Hike-A-Thon in San Diego! Weather conditions are just right to embark on some of the region’s best trail adventures. Attend this event to learn how to register for the Hike-A-Thon, join a team and begin tracking your mileage.

We'll be partnering with County of San Diego Parks and Recreation, CAL Volunteers and Live Well San Diego to celebrate our Hike-A-Thon Kick-Off and Climate Action Day! Hundreds of volunteers will be on-site to engage in climate action service projects throughout the park.

The speaker program begins at 9:30am at the PQ Ranch House, followed by our first ranger-led hike and trailside cleanup along Los Penasquitos Creek. After that we'll have a nature and wellness fair. Free and family-friendly.

ADDITIONAL PARKING INFO:

Address is 12122 Canyonside Park Dr., San Diego, 92129. From this location on Canyonside Drive, proceed through the white gates, down the dirt road, and park near the red and white barn

This address works well in Apple Maps. If using Google Maps as GPS, we'd recommend putting in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Trailhead. That will get you down the correct road leading to the Ranch House entrance.

Important Note: This event is a part of a month-long Hike-A-Thon! To participate in the Hike-A-Thon, please register here: https://www.natureunplugged.com/hike-a-thon

ABOUT THE HIKE-A-THON:

OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2026 | For the month of October, participants will be taking steps (literally and figuratively) to improve their own health, build community and advocate for less screen time and more green time. This event inspires people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors and raise funds to bring preventative mental health programming to schools and communities in need. Participants can log miles from anywhere in the world!