Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

Category: Hiking area in Poway, California

Address: 16275 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA

Phone: +18586684781

Reviews

Natalie Graber

Feb 28, 2022

I have always liked this hike because it is not strenuous. This is a great hike for a family with young kids. Whatch out for poision oak. If you stay on the trail you will be fine.

Kamyar K

Feb 6, 2022

Amazing hike!! Take 4 hours out of your day.. go towards lake poway.. you won't be disappointed..

Amie Sarte

Nov 9, 2021

I had a great walk from Blue Sky Ecological Reserve to Ramona Lake. The trail is wide, shaded, loved hearing the birds singing. There’s tables and benches to sit and enjoy your snacks. Lots of trash cans to place your waste. This area is well kept and nice. Going to Ramona Lake is uphill and no shade. I’m prepared with sunscreen, hat and lots of water to hydrate. Just me when I get there, so peaceful and lake is beautiful..

Archu G

Jun 19, 2021

POWAY LAKE Good average hiking and less crowded in the early morning. Amazing lake view and easy to do with kids.

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Questions & Answers

Are there wild flowers blooming now?

Nicole Larson | Aug 18, 2019
Dr. Stephen Heilman | Aug 18, 2019

We saw light poppy blooms 3 weeks ago

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Is it free to go here, besides the guided tours?

Sarcosmic | Aug 18, 2018
Robert Stavros | Aug 18, 2018

Yes it's fee to all. Even the rangers tours when offered are free. Less heavily used than iron mountain or potato chip.. go to timings dam

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What time does the parking lot close?

Jeannette | Aug 17, 2021
Ronnie N | Aug 17, 2021

Parking lot open from Sunrise to sunset

Is it open for meteor shower viewing?

Teresa Scott | Aug 18, 2019
Jesus Cecena | Aug 18, 2019

I'm not sure if they do they should have a website you can check out, but Palomar mountain observatory & Vulcan mountain hold star gazing events just FYI? If you are willing to drive out to them.

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Can you fish?

scott sessoms | Aug 18, 2019
Dana White | Aug 18, 2019

Lake Poway (next to Blue Sky) has fishing, yes, and a fishing license can be purchased at the lake. You can hike to Lake Poway from Blue Sky's entrance, but if you want to go fishing, better to just go straight to the lake.

Can you camp here

Esther Trejo | Aug 18, 2019
E.A. Castro | Aug 18, 2019

There is a campground, but it is a day camp between Poway Lake dam and the reserve.

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Are dogs allowed ?

Taylor Galano | Aug 18, 2019
E.A. Castro | Aug 18, 2019

Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash. It's usually very hot on the trail from April through late November so make sure to carry enough water for you and your pooch. Lots of snakes too so keep an eye out for them.

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What time do the gates open for parking?

Marian Schmidt | Aug 18, 2018
charles adams | Aug 18, 2018

6am I do believe. We got there at 7:15 and there was a good amount of people already enjoying the area

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Is it possible to get long runs in here (about 15 miles)?

dcapone dcapone I rd | Aug 18, 2018
Trekking Kids | Aug 18, 2018

Yes! You can also include Lakes Ramona and Poway to get a variety of distances.

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Ate horses allowed

Rikki Scott | Aug 18, 2018
elvira evans | Aug 18, 2018

I wanna try eat horses too..

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