With an expert naturalist at your side, visit a centuries-old homestead, a mysterious grave site, and one of the county’s oldest standing buildings — all tucked within a peaceful river canyon.

Over a two-mile, meandering loop, you'll learn how weather and water, alongside Indigenous peoples and Spanish settlers, have shaped the region’s landscape, and discover why this spot has attracted humans for millennia.

As you walk alongside one of San Diego's only perennial rivers, listen for the songs of dozens of bird species, visit a spring that's flowed for centuries, and see how nature has preserved and transformed the memories of San Diego's past.

This easy, story-rich walk connects you to the roots of San Diego — where culture, nature, and time intertwine.