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Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch County Preserve

Part of Hiking Trails, our guide to hiking trails across San Diego County, from city peaks to desert canyons.

Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch County Preserve covers 2,272 acres of coastal sage scrub and chaparral hills, including the 325-acre Goodan Ranch, with more than 10 miles of trails. It is open 8 a.m. to sunset daily. The roughly 4-mile Stowe Trail requires a permit.Checked October 23, 2026.

2,272acres
10+miles of trails
PermitStowe Trail
Goodan Ranch staging16281 Sycamore Canyon Road, Poway, CA 92064
Highway 67 staging13920 Highway 67, Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone(858) 513-4737
Hours8 a.m. to sunset daily
FeesSee official site
Stowe TrailAbout 4 miles, parallels MCAS Miramar’s eastern border; “Permits are required.” Permit process: see official site
Who it suitsHikers; picnic tables, rest area, amphitheater
DogsNot confirmed
Official pageCounty Parks: Sycamore Canyon

Trail Changes

The County adopted the trail-plan environmental document on March 10, 2025. The first phase revegetates southern trails; later phases come “as funding and resources are available.” Which trails are open now is not confirmed.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Which trails are currently open or closed for reroutes, the dog rule and fees are not confirmed. County Parks, (858) 513-4737, can confirm.
  • The Stowe Trail permit process is not confirmed.
  • Coordinates are not confirmed.

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FAQ

Do I need a permit?

Only for the Stowe Trail, per the County. Permit process is not confirmed here.

Sources

  1. County Parks: Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.