Agua Tibia Full Loop Hiking Trail

Agua Tibia Full Loop Hiking Trail

Agua Tibia Full Loop Hiking Trail

Location: Temecula, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, dogs allowed, wildlife observation

An approximately 20 mile moderately trafficked loop, Agua Tibia Loop Hiking Trail is located near Temecula in California and features a trail lined with wild flowers and activity options for the avid hiker. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The completion of the Wild Horse Trail in 1992 made this loop possible – coursing around a good fraction of the Agua Tibia Wilderness Area. The Agua Tibia Wilderness (ATW) is a 18,000-acre protected area found in Riverside and San Diego counties in the state of California.

Did you know: The Agua Tibia Wilderness is protected by the Agua Tibia Primitive Area and was added to the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1975. The Agua Tibia Wilderness used to be San Diego County’s only officially designated wilderness area. The name, Agua Tibia, actually means warm water in Spanish. It is bordered by SR-79 South to the north, Arroyo Seco River to the east, Fray Creek to the south, and Pala Road to the west.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Stay hydrated

You sweat about half to one quart of fluid for every hour you walk in the heat – and around 3 quarts if you walk uphill. Thus it is important to stay hydrated.

2) Filter your water before drinking 

Water must be treated for Glardia Lamblia, a parasite that causes gastrointestinal upset. You can boil water or use a dependable water filter system.

3) Stay fueled

Bring food with you that will give you energy – energy bar, trail mix, beef jerky, and high sugar snacks.