Distance: 3.5 miles Date and Time: Sunday, September 16, 2018 1 hour 5 minutes Temp: 80’s Hikeability: Easy Water & Snack: 1 liter, Orange
My usual Hiking repertoire includes the mountains, sometimes the coast and anything in between. A hike in the local North County San Diego area that gets little attention is the Batiquitos Lagoon located at 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011.
The Lagoon is more a nature walk than a hike, but the natural beauty of the lagoon provides the same peace, calm, physical exercise and mental health relief as any hike you choose to do. The beauty of hiking Batiquitos for me is that you are skirting the lagoon and its beautiful shimmering body of water the entire out and back hike
The hike starts off at the end of Gabbiano Lane which dead ends into a Cul-de-sac. parking is easy, although of the weekends is full. No problem, you will eventually find a spot. The trailhead start is landmarked by a Welcome to the Lagoon wood carved sign done by a local eagle Scout group.
As you start your hike you are immediately greeted but the Lagoon’s nature center for information and a restroom. Also, the Lagoon will start to appear on your right and do so the remainder of your hike around the lagoon.The I-5 freelway on the right is very apparent at this part of the hike but as the trail winds left you loose track, sight and sound of any hustle and bustle and the tranquility begins.
The hike itself is an easy, fast trail, mostly sand composition, few areas of hard packed earth. The route is an easy out and back oath with toal distance of about 3.5 miles.
Along the way there are strategically placed benches offering scenic views as well as lookouts with information boards on the lagoons impact of the area and the plant and animal life it sustains.
A fun add-on is at about the 1 mile mark you will parallel on your left The Aviara Golf Course, a luxury hotel and spa with the same beautiful scenery as the Lagoon.
The trail ends about 1.75 mile east in a wide open acres filed that will stop you in a round-about-way and turn you around. Enjoy the slow paced walk back and choose various inlet paths to mix up your return.
Hiker Therapy Hiking Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad, CA
The highlight of this nature walk for me is the peace and tranquility the lagoon offers, even thought its right along side a major California Freeway, I-5 and surrounded by the homes, villas and townhouses of the Carlsbad area.
The sounds of silence mixed in with the wildlife of the lagoon makes this a very pleasant experience and one I highly suggest for a Sunday stroll; along, with family, children or just walking your dog. Hike On!
Batiquitos Lagoon; Carlsbad, CA
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Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad, Ca
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