Date: 4/26/24 4:23 pm From: Kenneth Weaver via groups.io <gnatcatcher...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Re: Horse Ranch Creek Open Space
The Horse Ranch Creek Open Space can be divided into two sections due
to very thick vegetation and flooded areas separating a northern section
from a southern section.
The southern section may be accessed via Pankey Road (first left turn
past I-15 east bound). Parking is available along the dirt road that leads to
the model airplane fields. Don’t block the gate to these fields. Another
access point is from Pankey Place (not “Road”) where parking is available
at Willow Grove Park (generally open at 8:00 a.m.). Pankey Place is
accessed from Horse Ranch Creek Road (first and second left turns)
northbound from Hwy. 76. Earlier parking may be available on Pankey
Place, but some work along the road may occur. These spots provide
walk-in entry to dirt roads leading to open fields and riparian areas.
The northern section is more easily accessed by parking at Horse Creek
Ridge County Park (gate typically open at 8:00 a.m.) The park is located
northeast of the intersection of Golden Palomino Trail and Horse Ranch
Creek Road. Walk south a quarter mile along Horse Ranch Creek Road.
Watch for a dirt road which veers off to right opposite Andalusian Trail This
will lead to riparian woodlands and open fields. I don’t advise parking at
Palomar College (which is closer) unless you have a parking permit.
Ken Weaver
Fallbrook
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