Can you reserve a site at Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead?

No. Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,927 ft

Elevation

Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead

Distance

1.8 - 2.3 miles (one way) depending on trail connection

Pets Allowed

Yes

Fees

Adventure Pass Required

Hike/Ride Time

Full day

Difficulty

Easy to Strenuous - dependent on connection

Best Seasons

Fall, Spring, Winter

Location

Off Sunrise Hwy 1 and Wooded Hill Road. See Map Below.

Ranger District

Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235

Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead is a great opportunity to access multiple trails for varying skill levels. The parking area was designed to accommodate larger vehicles so equestrian trailers and larger groups. Aqua Dulce Trailhead is adjacent to the Old County Road which connects users to the Wooded Hill Nature Trail and the Big Laguna Trail Spurs (See Chico and Gatos Ravine).

Agua Dulce is adjacent to the Wooded Hill Group Campground and is located down Wooded Hill Road/Old County Road off of Sunrise Highway on Mount Laguna. The Visitor’s Center as well as food and lodging are within several miles of the trailhead, located in Mount Laguna. Recreation fees are required to park and use the amenities at this trailhead. Adventure Passes and Daily Recreation Passes can be purchased on Mount Laguna at the Visitor’s Center, Blue Jay Lodge, the Laguna Country Store

For a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide

Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	50	54	61	68	78	83	82	76	67	57	51
Low °F	33	34	36	40	46	53	60	58	54	45	38	34
Precip in	2.7	4.8	2.6	0.9	0.4	0.1	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.7	1.4	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead?: No. Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead

Wooded Hill Group 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Burnt Rancheria 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horse Heaven Group 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Laguna 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
El Prado Group 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red-tailed Roost Trailhead 0.8 mi · Facility
Laguna Information Site 1.4 mi · Facility
Meadows Information Kiosk Trailhead 1.5 mi · Facility
Desert View Picnic Site 1.6 mi · Facility
Pioneer Mail Picnic Site 5.5 mi · Facility
Bear Valley Trailhead 6.2 mi · Facility
Pine Creek Trailhead 6.2 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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