Spending the Day @ Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (Paso Picacho Campground)

Fall is here and what a great time to visit our local mountains for a day of fun! The plan is to go up for the day and hang out at Paso Picacho Campground. They have a Day Use area that we can use for nominal cost of $8.00 per vehicle. Each picnic area has a table and a BBQ so bring your favorite burger or hot dog to cook up. I will bring my propane stove and a couple of pots in case anyone wants to warm something up or make some coffee or tea. There are some great short trails nearby including two that will take you up to a peak for great views. I believe there is also a nature trail for something a bit milder. I have no set plan except to eat, relax and do a short hike. I have a football that I will bring to throw around if anyone is interested. Other things to do include photography, reading, playing cards or just enjoying nature. So what to bring? 1.) Jacket 2.) Good walking or hiking shoes 3.) A hat for the sun 4.) A camping chair 5.) Food 6.) Favorite beverage 7.) Sunscreen 8.) Charcoal for grilling 9.) A cooler 10.) Eating and drinking utensils 11.) A positive attitude and a willingness to mingle with other CFers Of course if it is raining the event will be canceled and I would check the weather to make sure you know what to expect temperature-wise. Directions: Go East on the I-8 to Highway 79. Get off on Highway 79 and go North to Paso Picacho Campground. If I were you, I would do a mapquest (or something like that) using this address to get you to the general area: 13652 Highway 79 Julian, CA 92036 There are other ways of getting here from North County by using the 67 but I will leave that to you to figure out. I look forward to seeing you there!