Hello everyone! This is a friendly reminder that any of these fun places we may visit, we are a guest at. Please treat both businesses and trails with the utmost respect. We here at Hidden San Diego follow the 'Leave no Trace' mantra, meaning whatever you bring with you comes back with you. If you see trash on a trail, please do your part to help remove it. Remember, we are not picking up trash from another person but instead cleaning up for Mother Nature. Happy adventures!
Trailhead:Â 32.901300, -117.101978Â Â Pond:Â 32.900365, -117.104660
Hike: .25 miles to pond   Level: Easy
Dog-Friendly: Yes   Kid-Friendly: Yes
Hendrix Pond is a decent-sized pond that is tucked away from any main streets and I doubt too many people besides the neighbors nearby know of it. I can’t say I know too much about this pond, but here is what I do know: the pond dates back to the E.W. Scripps period and was located 1/4 mile from the Scripps Castle.
Hendrix was a man who took care of the Scripps livestock and was second-in-command on the rancho. The pond was a watering hole on the original spread. Another pond of interest in Scripps Ranch is Evan’s Pond which was part of E.W. Scripp’s daughter’s property.
This pond would most likely be a disappointment to many, mainly because it is surrounded by homes, but we found joy in circling around it with our pup. We came across some kids fishing who caught a ton of these tiny fish. This is a good spot for families or for walking your dogs. It’s especially for those who don’t want to be around a bunch of people. It was very empty when we explored it. The hike to it is really pretty too.
For fun: Try to find the Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch while you’re out here!
The poor jade plants were so dehydrated due to the drought we’ve had:
Is this part of the original adobe wall?
And part of the original driveway?
Anonymous
Beautiful pictures!
October 24, 2019