Hiking at Warner Springs Ranch

Warner Springs Ranch has become a welcome rest stop for tired trekkers traveling the legendary Pacific Crest Trail running from Campo, California on the Mexican Border to the Canadian border in Washington State. A portion of the storied trail passes through ranch owned pastureland about a mile from the front entrance of the resort.

Guests interested in hiking during their ranch visit can venture off and sample a section of the Pacific Crest Trail that fits their personal fitness and appetite for adventure.

• Click here to view a trail guide for the Barrel Springs to Warners Springs PCT Hike: 9.2 Miles
• Click here to view a trail guide for the Indian Flats to Warner Springs Ranch PCT Hike: 6.75 Miles

To the south, the PCT trailhead (adjacent to the Warner Springs California Department of Forestry Fire Station) offers a moderate hike along a seasonal creek under a canopy of oak trees.

For a more challenging hike, the PCT going north offers a challenging climb over rocky terrain that delivers sensational views of Lake Henshaw and the entire Valle de San Jose before it passes through Agua Caliente Creek. Other hiking options in the immediate area include a variety of hiking trails at Palomar Mountain State Park, the Ranch Hiking & Biking Loop trail (See PDF map & usage rules below) and several short nature walk trails within the gates of the resort.

Map and Rules for Ranch Hiking & Biking Trail Loop.