The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) https://sdrvc.org has sponsored a 5-Trail Challenge each of the past 8 years.

I led the challenge hikes for GOYR last year, and several Rockers are doing it again this year.

Challenge hikers need to take their selfies at a recognizable spot on each trail and send them into sdrvc@sdrvc.org after they finish all 5 challenge hikes designated for the year. 

• Include the name of everyone in the photo (dogs, too!). 
• Include your mailing address to receive a finisher’s packet: a special certificate and a 2024-2025 patch.

At the end of the challenge, the winner of the favorite photo will receive a vintage C2C trail shirt. If you post selfies and tag @sdrvc, you are entered into a monthly drawing to receive a SDRVC t-shirt.

The SDRVC wants to promote its dozens of trails along the 50+ miles of the San Dieguito River that flows from Volcan Mountain near Julian to the ocean by the Del Mar Racetrack.

2024-2025 5-Trail Challenge Hikes

• Bernardo Mountain Lakeview Trail
  
• Piedras Pintadas Trail
  
• Del Dios Trail
  
• Upper Santa Ysabel Trail
  
• North Clevenger Canyon 

Note: Finish the five hikes by June 30, 2025; complete the hikes in any order.