Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Distance
Offers a 0.5 mile trail
Pets Allowed
Yes
Fees
None
Hike Time
30 minutes to 2.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Seasons
All Seasons
Location
On Hwy 78 East of Santa Ysabel
Ranger District
Palomar Ranger District - (760) 788-0250
The Inaja Memorial Picnic area was established to memorialize the 11 firefighters who lost their lives battling the 60,000-acre Inaja Fire in 1956. With an elevation of 3440, the higher altitude offers year round cooler temperatures, and great views of surrounding mountain ranges. Besides the beautiful mountain scenery, this site offers a quiet tranquil setting that creates a great environment for afternoon family picnics, with connecting trails, interactive site seeing activities and scenic areas. For more information on the Inaja and connecting trails, please see our Inaja Trail Recreation page. For a more detailed look at this trail, read our Spotlight: Inaja Trail
33.09806, -116.66389 · 33°5'53.0"N 116°39'50.0"W
Typically 86°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 53 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 69 | 79 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 60 | 52 |
| Low °F | 39 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 50 | 43 | 38 |
| Precip in | 4.7 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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