HORSE CREEK RIDGE PRESERVE

Horse Creek Ridge Preserve is a scenic open-space preserve located in Fallbrook, California. The preserve offers a peaceful natural setting with multi-use trails suitable for hiking, walking, running, and horseback riding. Visitors can enjoy rolling hills, native plants, seasonal wildflowers, and occasional wildlife sightings. Designed for low-impact outdoor recreation, Horse Creek Ridge Preserve provides a quiet place to explore nature and connect with the surrounding landscape.

This preserve sits below the nearby Monserate Mountain Preserve and connects to it at a couple of points, making it part of a larger network of trails and natural areas around Fallbrook. The terrain offers hills, views, and a quieter outdoor setting not far from the town.

The main trail is about 1.5 miles point-to-point with an elevation gain of around 374 ft — a moderate route suitable for outdoors enthusiasts. You can find the trailhead and doggie bags off of Horse Ranch Road.

Explore the trail and plan your next hike with our Horse Creek Ridge Preserve map on AllTrails.