Mission Statement:
The Valley Center Trails Association is dedicated to connecting the community by advocating for the development of multi-use trails and footpaths and promoting their use.
Goals:
• Establish a series of safe non-motorized pathways and multi-use trails throughout Valley Center.
• Preserve open spaces for future generations to enjoy.
• Link trails and pathways to adjacent communities.
• Encourage private developers to include public trails / pathways within their developments linked to proposed and existing pathways and trails. These trails / pathways must allow access for everyone.
• Improve our environment and reduce air pollution by reducing motorized travel within Valley Center.
You can be part of the effort to create more parks, open space, and trails in Valley Center. The work of dedicated volunteers has resulted in the Heritage Trail, along Valley Center Road, major land acquisitions adjacent to Hellhole Canyon Preserve, the preservation of the Stone House in Keys Creek, public access to Rancho Lilac Preserve and resent Butterfield Trails Ranch approval by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to budget funds for the purchase of Butterfield Trail Ranch.
Valley Center Trails Association is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the creation of non-motorized trails and pathways in Valley Center.
Membership in the Valley Center Trails Association is open to all individuals/households and businesses in the community. A modest membership fee is charged. Please support our efforts with your Membership or Donation. Thank you!
Upcoming Events:
Valley Center Trails 5K before the Western Day Parade - June 1, 2024
Timeline
7:00AM same-day registration
8:00AM plan to arrive before the roads close
8:15AM warm up with CrossFit Valley Center
8:30AM roads close, and 5k will start shortly after
9:30AM Kids 12 and under ½ mile fun run starts
9:45AM winners announced
New this Year!
The 5K will be timed, and age division winners will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
This year at the VC Trails 5K we will have a separate Fun Run for Kids 12 and under it is a 1/2-mile race.
Come for the 5K and stay for the Parade or come for the Parade and join us for the 5K before the Parade. See you there!
Registration is now open!
Events details and to Register for the 5K and/ or Fun Run (click here)
Please join us for one of our upcoming events. We plan a variety of activities throughout the year - from docent led hikes and camping, to community events all in support of Trails and open spaces. Come be a part of the fun and explore and engage in your community. We encourage you to join Valley Center Trails Association!