Inaja Memorial Park

About Inaja Memorial Park

Inaja Memorial Park is a beautiful lookout point and picnic area in Santa Ysabel. We love stopping by here on our way back down the hill from Julian, oftentimes to appreciate the sunset. There is a nice loop trail you can take giving you beautiful scenic views.

While you’re in the area, make sure to visit Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures nearby!

This site memorializes 11 firefighters who lost their lives in the 1956 Inaja Fire which consumed 60,000 acres. The 3440 elevation offers an excellent variety of scenery with clear views down to the San Diego River canyon and scenic vistas of the Palomar and Volcan Mountains.

Even if you do no hiking, this spot has gorgeous views from the parking lot! This shot required maybe 5 minutes of hiking: