Parks & Recreation Special Events

Name: City Hike-Twilight Trek
Start: 2025-08-03T01:30+00:00
End: 2025-08-03T04:30+00:00
Location: Double Peak Park

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The City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of special events throughout the year for the community to enjoy.

Below is a comprehensive list of events; events are periodically updated with more information as we get closer to the date. Click on the event name to view more information or call us at (760) 744-9000.

City Hike-Twilight Trek

A Hike under the Stars

Date: 08/02/2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 08/02/2025 6:30 PM 08/02/2025 9:30 PM
Location: Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak Drive
San Marcos, California 92078
Introduction: Saturday, August 2 | 7 p.m. (Sign-in at 6:30 p.m.)

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Moderate-To-Strenuous: The journey begins with a brief astronomy presentation, highlighting celestial wonders that may be visible in the night sky. Then, embark on a moderately difficult 4-mile hike along the Cerro de Las Posas ridgeline trails, where you’ll take in breathtaking evening views of Lake San Marcos and the Valley of Discovery. Be prepared for steep climbs, with a total elevation gain of 1,390 feet.

Recommended Equipment: Flashlight, Headlamp, and all your glow gear!

Meeting location: Double Peak Park, 910 Double Peak Drive, San Marcos 92078

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