Live Well, Unplugged! | Live Well San Diego

Gear Up for the 2026 Hike-A-Thon

This year, we teamed up with Recognized Partner, Nature Unplugged, and San Diego County Parks and Recreation to inspire the community to unplug from the digital world and take steps in support of a healthy, safe, and thriving region.

How to Get Involved

Live Well, Unplugged!

Prepare for the Hike-A-Thon with the Live Well, Unplugged! social media campaign. Find weekly trail challenges and partner activities below to keep you moving and motivated. Follow along and share your progress by tagging us on Instagram and Facebook.

Week 1 Challenge: Gear Up, Stay Safe!

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Hike & Listen	Ongoing	Various
Tour Our Trails Passport	Ongoing	Various
First Time Camping Program	Ongoing	Various
Saturday Morning Hike	9/5/26 \| 9:00AM - 11:00AM	Wilderness Gardens County Preserve \| 14209 CA-76, Pala 92059
Morning Ranger-led Hike	9/5/26 \| 10:00AM - 11:00AM	San Dieguito County Park \| 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar 92014
Sweetwater Safari Hike	9/5/26 \| 11:30AM - 12:00PM	Living Coast Discovery Center \| 1000 Gunpowder Pt Dr, Chula Vista 91910
Trail Tykes	9/6/26 \| 10:00AM - 11:30AM	Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center \| 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego 92119
Tree Treks at Balboa Park	9/12/26 \| 10:00AM - 11:30AM	Balboa Park, Kate Sessions Statue \| 698 El Prado, San Diego 92103

Week 2 Challenge: Fuel Up Before You Lace Up

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Volunteer with Produce Good	Ongoing	Various
Eat Fresh Recipes	Ongoing	N/A
Dock Party and Farmers Market	9/10/26 \| 3:00PM - 7:00PM	5th Avenue Landing \| 600 Convention Way, San Diego 92101
People's Produce at Thrive Lemon Grove Farmers Market	9/10/26 \| 4:00PM - 6:00PM	Treganza Heritage Park \| 3200 Main St, Lemon Grove 91945
People's Produce at Encanto Village	9/11/26 \| 2:30PM - 4:30PM	Encanto Village \| 6315 Imperial Ave, San Diego 92114
Leucadia Farmers Market	Sundays \| 10:00AM - 2:00PM	Paul Ecke Central School \| 185 Union St, Encinitas 92024
Broadway Pier Farmers Market	9/16/26 \| 10:00AM -4:00PM	Lane Field Park Market \| 1009 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101

Week 3 Challenge: Unplug and Recharge

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Summer Movies in the Park	Ongoing	Various
Discover & Go	Ongoing	Various
Mental Wellness Practice	Ongoing	N/A
Yoga and Guided Hike Series	9/18/26 \| 9:00AM - 10:30AM 9/19/26 \| 9:00AM - 10:30AM	Escondido Creek Conservancy \| 27317 Mountain Meadow Rd, Escondido 92026
Sweetwater Safari Hike	9/19/26 \| 11:30AM - 12:00PM	Living Coast Discovery Center \| 1000 Gunpowder Pt Dr, Chula Vista 91910
Summer Twilight Walk	9/19/26 \| 6:15PM - 8:15PM	Mission Trails Regional Park \| 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego 92119
Picnic with the Goats	9/20/26 \| 12:00PM - 1:00PM	Los Peñasquitos Ranch House \| 12122 Canyonside Park Dr, San Diego 92129
Sensory Sunday	9/20/26 \| 3:00PM	Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation \| 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad 92008

Week 4 Challenge: Countdown to the Trail

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Tour Our Trails Passport	Ongoing	Various
Exercise Library with ACE Fitness	Ongoing	N/A
Fitness Meetup Group	9/24/26 \| 7:00AM - 8:00AM	Potrero County Park \| 24800 Potrero Park Dr, Potrero 91963
Star Party at Sycamore Canyon	9/25/26 \| 7:00PM - 10:00PM	Sycamore Canyon (Highway 67 Staging Area) \| 13898 CA-67, Lakeside 92040
Guided Nature Walk	9/26/26 \| 9:30AM - 11:00AM	Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center \| 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego 92119
Trail Trek	9/27/26 \| 9:00AM - 12:00PM	Wilderness Gardens County Preserve \| 14209 CA-76, Pala 92059
Wellness Wednesdays	9/30/26 \| 5:00PM - 6:00PM	Virtual

Hike-A-Thon

Join weekly ranger-led hikes hosted by Nature Unplugged and San Diego County Parks and Recreation each Saturday in October. Build community, discover new trails, and experience the benefits of spending time in nature.

Registration

Kick-Off Event

Join us for the Kick-Off Event, Hike #1, and California Climate Action Day!

This free, family-friendly event will feature wellness and nature themed booths with giveaways and fun activities for all ages, including a speaker program and the first ranger-led hike.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 | 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Los Peñasquitos Ranch House

12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92129

9:30AM - Formal speaker program, followed by volunteer and hike instructions

10:00AM - 1.5 mile guided hike and trail cleanup along the Peñasquitos Creek

11:30AM-2:00PM - Los Peñasquitos Ranch House Nature and Wellness Fair

Hike Schedule

For latest updates and to learn more about hike durations and difficulty level, visit Nature Unplugged!

Kick-Off Event + Hike	Saturday, 10/03/26 \| Time	Los Peñasquitos Ranch House
Hike #2	Saturday, 10/10/26 \| 9:00AM	Santa Margarita County Preserve
Hike #3	Saturday, 10/17/26 \| 9:00AM	Dictionary Hill
Bonus Hike	Sunday, 10/18/26 \| 9:00AM	Mt. Woodson
Hike #4	Saturday, 10/24/26 \| 9:00AM	San Elijo Lagoon - Annie's Canyon
Hike #5	Saturday, 10/31/26 \| 10:00AM	San Dieguito County Park