Guided Nature Hike: California’s Rare Sage Scrub Wilderness

Traverse the sun-warmed hills near Poway and experience the fragrant, rare California Sage Scrub — one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. This expertly crafted guided hike reveals the hidden web connecting plants, wildlife, weather, and people in Southern California’s wild backyard.

You’ll smell coastal sagebrush after the morning dew, listen for singing native birds in the chaparral, and learn how Indigenous peoples and early settlers lived in this unique landscape.

‣ Perfect for: families, photographers, birders, and native plant lovers

‣ Distance: about 3.2 miles (moderately challenging)

‣ Duration: 2–3 hours

‣ Location: Poway area, 30 minutes from San Diego

‣ Private bookings available with shorter or easier routes

Reconnect with the wild side of San Diego and discover why guests call this tour “the hidden gem of California’s natural history.”