Part of North County Inland, our guide to Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Poway and Ramona.
Ramona Grasslands County Preserve, at 17430 Highland Valley Road, covers 3,867 acres, not all open to the public, with a 4-mile loop trail system. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. The county says the westernmost 1.1 miles of the old trail are permanently closed after a reroute opened on March 20, 2026.Checked October 23, 2026.
Address17430 Highland Valley Road (just east of Archie Moore Road), Ramona, CA 92065. Phone (760) 788-3326.
Hours8 a.m. to sunset daily; pedestrian access sunrise to sunset. No public vehicle access or restroom availability on December 25.
AdmissionThe text read states no fee.
What It HasEasy hiking in open grasslands, wildflowers, golden eagle habitat and docent-led excursions.
Trail Notice, Read October 23, 2026“On March 20, 2026, the first phase of a trail reroute through Ramona Grasslands Preserve opened for multi-use… The westernmost 1.1 miles of the previously existing trail is now permanently closed… Construction of future segments will begin in Fall 2026.” Street parking is on the Rangeland Road shoulder for the northwestern access.
Stay on Marked Trails
Part of the old trail is closed for good, and more construction is planned for fall 2026. Stay on marked trails.
Docent excursion dates and current construction closures: not confirmed.
Map point is approximate (OpenStreetMap).
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FAQ
Is part of the Ramona Grasslands trail closed?
Yes. The County says the westernmost 1.1 miles of the previously existing trail is permanently closed, after a reroute opened March 20, 2026. Construction of further segments was to begin in fall 2026.
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.
