Iron Mountain Trail

On the east side of Lake Poway, you'll find the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The hike to the Mt. Woodson Summit begins at the Lake Poway Staging area and climbs 2,000 feet in elevation. This 8-mile round-trip climb takes an average of 3 to 4 hours and is only advised for experienced hikers looking for a challenging workout. Please keep in mind that hiking some popular paths in the heat can be risky.

Poway Dog Park is a dog-friendly park located in Poway, California. This 1.75-acre off-leash dog park features three different gated enclosures for small, middle, and large canines.

The 728-acre Barnett Ranch Preserve near Ramona, California, is dog-friendly and has 4 miles of multi-use trails, including a 2.5-mile loop for walking, running, biking, and equestrian riding. Because there is no water source other than a horse trough at the start of the trek, bring plenty of water. Keep an eye out for wildlife, such as coyotes and the possibility of seeing mountain lions. Because this is a high-risk wildfire area, be careful what you bring to your picnic; no candles or glass. On the hiking trails, there are no trash cans. Every day, from sunrise to sunset, pedestrian access is accessible. Petzooie must be kept on a leash at all times.

Woodglen Vista Dog Park in Santee, California, is a dog-friendly, fully-fenced, off-leash dog park with shade and water. Woodglen Vista Park also offers a grass field and facilities. When outside of the dog park, please keep Petzooie on a leash.

Rancho Bernardo Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in San Diego, California, with three separate gated sections for dogs of various sizes, as well as water, seats, and shade.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is a dog-friendly preservation area near San Diego, CA, where leashed dogs on leashes no longer than 8 feet are accepted on the trails. Waterfalls, streamside forest, sycamore trees, a freshwater marsh, and fauna such as mule deer, bobcat, coyote, and raccoons may all be found in the canyon. Camping is not permitted within the Preserve, and all recreational activities are limited to day usage only.