Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Meadows Information Kiosk and Picnic Area
Distance
4.6 - 12 miles depending on trail connection
Pets Allowed
Yes
Fees
Hike/Ride Time
3 hours to full day
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate - dependent on trail connection
Best Seasons
Year round
Location
Off Sunrise Hwy at mile marker 19
Ranger District
Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235
There are a multitude of connecting trails in this vicinity, including the popular Sunset and Big Laguna trails, where mountain biking, hiking and equestrian are widely utilized. Additional trail connections can add as many as 20 miles to the trip. Perfect for picnicking and lunch hikes in a family friendly area, recreation users frequent this area for wildlife viewing in the spring, as birds, turkeys, cattle, and foxes come to graze and nest in an area that often sees rainfall and full lakes.
Parking for Meadows Kiosk and Sunset trail are along both sides of Sunset Hwy and are located in very close proximity. There is no available water, however several portable toilets are on site.
For a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide
32.86083, -116.46083 · 32°51'39.0"N 116°27'39.0"W
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, 2.4 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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