Los Coyotes Indian Reservation

This beautiful Ferruginous hawk, Buteo regalis, was photographed in the foothills of Hot Springs Mountain. A group of them have stopped in the area during southern migration and we couldn't be happier! Ferruginous Hawks are birds of the West and the northern Great Plains, residing in open country. They favor vast expanses of Sagebrush prairie and grasslands in summer but many move to agricultural or tilled areas in winter.They are unmistakably large and bulky; being on averag...e the largest of the North American buteos. However, the size difference between male and female (which are larger) can be great, with some females over twice the weight of their mate! Ferruginous feed on squirrels, snakes and mice which are in no short supply in our area! Many thanks to Los Coyotes neighbor and friend Hans Peterman @capitanhans for capturing this magnificent raptor! #ferruginoushawk #raptors #hotspringsmountain #naturephotography #nature #hawkwatch #birding #audubonsociety #getoutside

We're wild about lichens here! Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus and an alga. The dominant partner is the fungus, which gives the lichen the majority of its characteristics. Simply put a lichen is a fungi-algae sandwich! Lichen loves sunlight and moisture, so it is often found in sunny, wet spots, one of the habitats found here on the reservation. Lichen grows on trees that are already in decline, rather than ...on healthy trees but it can be found on boulders and various other hosts. Lichens have been used for many things by both animals and humans. They provide forage, shelter, and building materials for deer, birds, and insects. In fact, some insects have adapted their appearance to look like lichens, which are a large part of their habitat. While most lichens are not poisonous, there are a few that are, like Wolf Lichen (pictured here, at the top, center of the picture). Never eat anything gathered in nature unless it has been positively IDed and a reminder that gathering here on the reservation is strictly prohibited. Fun fact: On July 15, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill designating lace lichen, Ramalina menziesii, the California State Lichen. The law took effect January 1, 2016, making California the first state to recognize a lichen as a state symbol. For more information on lichens please see the link below. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/lichens/ #lichen #lichens #nature #getoutdoors #science #enviroment #loscoyotestribe #hotspringsmountain #sandiegobackcountry

Just a reminder that we will be open Christmas and New Years. What better way to celebrate than in nature! Please see our website to purchase your hiking/day use permit and to book camping reservations. As always your hiking permit is included with your camping reservation. https://www.loscoyotestribe.org/hiking... Photo description- Incense Cedar with female seed cones. California incense-cedar, is a species of conifer native to western North America. Photo taken after a snow storm on Hot Springs Mountain, November 23, 2019. #loscoyotestribe #sandiegobackcountry #camping #trails #hiking #hotspringsmountain #sandiegosixpackofpeaks #mountains #nature #getoutside

Registration for the 2022 San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Pack is now open! Start planning your big adventures for the year ahead, and make the Six-Pack of Peaks a part of them. We are excited to welcome challengers! Hot Springs Mountain is one of the six peaks on the challenge, and is the highest peak in San Diego County at 6,533'. ... We look forward to seeing you! Tag your photos @loscoyotestribe, #loscoyotestribe, for a chance to be featured on our social media platforms. Please see our website for more information on Hot Springs Mountain, to purchase your hiking permit or to book your camping reservations. https://sixpackofpeaks.com/san-diego/ https://www.loscoyotestribe.org/ @2022six-packofpeakschallenge #loscoyotestribe #sandiegosixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trails #sandiegosixpackofpeaks #camping #hotspringsmountain #socalhiker #mountains #sandiegobackcountry #loscoyotescampground

Did you know we have two new trails for you to explore? We do! Túkwet (big cat in Cahuilla) and Pál (water in Cahuilla) trails are now open to the public. Both trails start and end at the trailhead board adjacent to the trailhead parking area of the campground.Túkwet trail loop is 2.5 miles, 507' elevation gain and Pál trail loop is 2.5 miles, 483' elevation gain. You can hike them seperately but they are contigious for a longer trail option. What ever your fitness level we have something for you. Pack a lunch, come for the day and explore our new trails! https://www.loscoyotestribe.org/ #trails #hikingtrails #loscoyotesindianreservation #getoutside #optoutside #nature #campground

Get your fall fix now! The black oaks are raining yellow and now is the time to take in the sights and smells of autumn on Hot Springs Mountain. We welcome you up to hike and camp. Please see our website for more information and to purchase your hiking/day use permit or to book your camping reservations. Please note, if you have a camping reservation you do not need to puchase a hiking permit as it is included with you reservation. https://www.loscoyotestribe.org/ #fall #fallvibes #hiking #camping #campground #hotspringsmountain #sandiegosixpackofpeaks #naturetherapy

Fall colors have arrived on Hot Springs Mountain's Quiet Road Loop! The black oaks (Quercus kelloggii) have begun their display of vibrant yellow to red hues which also signals the arrival of cooler temps. We welcome you to come take a walk in the forest! The ingress and egress of Quiet Rd. Loop is at mile 2 of Sukat Rd. Be prepared for the 1500' elevation gain in these couple of miles, they can be a good workout but you can take as many breaks as you'd like and once in the forest you can enjoy the serenity. Quiet Rd. Loop is a fairly flat .91 miles making the round trip hike from the campground approximately 5 miles. To make your reservation to hike or camp please see our website- https://www.loscoyotestribe.org/

Camping is in full swing and we have enjoyed meeting some of you! We would like to remind everyone that at this time campfires are not allowed. Please help us save our forest and stop a tragedy before it starts.

Not all fungus is created equal! This beautiful specimen was spotted on Hot Springs Mountain. Not all chicken of the woods are edible, it is extremely important not to ever eat anything unless it has been positively ID’ed. ... Nature is facinating and there is so much to see and learn about if we just take the time to do so. We hope your Labor Day weekend was a good one and look forward to seeing you soon!

Did you know Hot Springs Mountain is home to a historic fire lookout tower? It is and the history is rich! See below for for information and photos of previous towers. While we welcome you up to to see the ruins of the last tower in use (foot traffic only), we ask that you please not attempt to climb it. It is in a decaying state and your safety is important to us! ... Please see the Forest Fire Lookout Association San Diego-Riverside Chapter's website for information on other historic fire lookouts. https://www.ffla-sandiego.org/ Forest Fire Lookout Association San Diego-Riverside Chapter

As you look forward to hiking season in the backcountry and begin to book those dates for the fall, we’ve made it easier than ever for you to be prepared! You can now purchase a day pass on our website. https://www.loscoyotestribe.org... Los Coyotes is currently clearing two more trails totaling almost five miles with more to come! These new trails will begin and end in the campground, providing more options for hikers.

We have been getting monsoonal rain here on the mountain! This picture of a cloud cell over Hot Springs Mountain was taken 8/9/2021 at 7:40 pm. We welcome the rain as our enviroment desperately needs it! We also would like to remind you to always be aware of your surroundings as flash flooding can occur at a moments notice.

Near the campgrounds a few days ago. We are open 7 days a week to hike Hot Springs Mountain. Current hours are 8 AM - 6 PM. Camping is still closed. Visit our website for more info www.loscoyotestribe.org ... Photo by Dorothy Willis, LC Tribal Environmental Office #hikesandiego #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #snow

Hot Springs Mountain trail is open We are open for hiking from 8 AM - 6 PM Chains not required, AWD or 4WD preferred ... Snow shoes/snow gear reccomended Portapotties available at the Trail head Gates are closed after hours. Hike with a friend and prepare properly Leave no trace, pick up your trash Entry fee $10 per person, CASH only. Check in with our guard when entering and exiting. Drop box available. Los Coyotes is governed by a Tribal Council and is a sovereign nation. You are granted access to Hot Springs Mountain and subject to our rules and regulations. Respect the land, respect our people. Visit our website for more details www.loscoyotestribe.org #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #loscoyotestribe #sandiegobackcountry #sandiegohiking #hikesandiego #getoutdoors #snowsandiego

Snow Days! Photo by Concha Linton #SanDiegoBackcountry #loscoyotestribe #hotspringsmountain #hikesandiego #sandiegohiking

Red-tailed hawk gliding. They are the most common raptor in San Diego county. This photo was taken in 2015 near our reservation border by Eagle Rock. Los Coyotes remains open for hiking to Hot Springs Mountain. Our gate hours are 8AM - 6PM. Visit www.loscoyotestribe.org to plan your trip or see our pinned posts on facebook.

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Hot Springs Mountain trail is open We are open for hiking from 8 AM - 6 PM Gates are closed after hours.... Visit our website for more details www.loscoyotestribe.org #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #loscoyotestribe #sandiegobackcountry #sandiegohiking #hikesandiego #getoutdoors

Is it over yet? For the safety of others, dogs must be leashed at all times. We are open for hiking 8 AM - 6 PM... #loscoyotestribe #loscoyotesindianreservation #hotspringsmountain #sandiegobackcountry #sandiegohiking #sandiegohikes #hikesandiego

Posed here is an LC Tribal member with a carved coyote pumpkin. This is at the peak of Hot Springs Mountain looking to the East.... #loscoyotestribe #loscoyotesindianreservation #sandiegohiking #hikesandiego #sandiegobackcountry #hotspringsmountain #cahuilla #cupeno #halloween

Mule deer #loscoyotestribe #loscoyotesindianreservation #hotspringsmountain #sandiegobackcountry #hikesandiego #sandiegohiking #muledeer #cahuilla #cupeno

While there many sources for the elevation of Hot Springs Mountain we will stick to the official USGS marker of 6533 feet. Remember our new hours are 8AM - 6PM. Our campground gates will be locked after hours #loscoyotesindianreservation #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotestribe #sandiegohikes #sandiegooutdoors #sandiegohiking

Pines on Hot Springs Mountain. We are open for hiking from 8 AM - 6 PM Gates are closed after hours.... What is your favorite tree? #loscoyotestribe #loscoyotesindianreservation #sandiegohiking #hikesandiego #sandiegobackcountry #hotspringsmountain #cahuilla #cupeno

New Winter Hiking Hours for Hot Springs Mountain The gate to the campground will now be locked overnight from 6 PM - 8 AM, Monday - Sunday. Early entries are no longer permitted.... You may only enter at 8 AM and you must exit by 6 PM, no exceptions. We are still CLOSED for CAMPING activities. The public may only hike to Hot Springs Mountain from the Campgrounds via Sukat Road. All other trails and parts of the Resevation are closed to the Public. If you need assistance please call 760-782-0712 or 760-782-0009. #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #loscoyotestribe #sandiegobackcountry #sandiego #sandiegohiking #sandiegohikes

Looking West. Can you see Lake Henshaw? #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #loscoyotestribe #sandiegobackcountry #hikesandiego #sandiegohiking #sandiegohikes #warnersprings #cahuilla #cupeno #lakehenshaw

Yesterday's Sunset #hikesandiego #sandiegobackcountry #loscoyotestribe #loscoyotesindianreservation #warnersprings #cahuilla #cupeño

Who loves our pines? Hike Hot Springs Mountain for beautiful fall foliage. #loscoyotestribe #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotesindianreservation #sandiegohiking #hikesandiego #sandiegobackcountry #cahuilla #cupeno

Wildflower: Indigenous Spirit, a play by Sophia Madrigal (Cahuilla/Chippewa) will premiere online as a video performance (via Zoom) hosted by Dorothy Ramon Le...arning Center at 7 pm Friday, Nov.6, 2020. In the words of the 16-year-old playwright, It’s a moving story of the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples. The Wildflower teaches the understanding that nothing is ever truly lost. It is a healing play that walks the landscape of grief, loss, and violence faced in Native communities. It is the story of family and cultural love. It teaches how to find beauty in pain, and how to discover pride in being Indigenous. Here is your invitation to join us. Once you sign up, your own personalized link for joining will be sent to you from Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcuf-ihqT4jHtVs4LZlfFM6xTrZN2Xhh See more

Our weekend storm will bring showers, but also winds. Here's how much of each.

Plant and animal communities of San Diego County are adapted to thrive in highly variable climates. The County’s wet season is between November and April, an...d during that time, a large amount of our annual rainfall occurs. What percentage of our yearly rain all occurs between November and April? Comment your answer below! - - - - - - The Mediterranean-style climate is characterized by extreme variability in rainfall. Approximately 80% of rainfall occurs between November and April with the remaining months being hot and dry. There is more year-to-year precipitation variability in Southern California than anywhere else in the country. As the climate changes, this variability will become more extreme, resulting in more intense, frequent droughts, intense flood events, and changes to local plant communities and biomes. To learn more about the relationship between precipitation and climate change, read the Climate Science Alliance’s 2018 Ecosystem Assessment report here: bit.ly/2HDMnGm -- #Connect4Wildlands #Climate #Connectivity See more

HORNED LIZARD Usually showing a disapproving stare, these little ones are armed for defense from predators with short spikes on their backs. They may also puff up to enlarge and with some species they can squirt a stream of blood from their eyes to confuse predators. Horned Lizard population is on the decline due to pest control of native ant species and habitat destruction. This one pictured is young and you can see how their color and texture helps to blend into the granite rocks. Remember that our animal relatives are special and should never be taken home or displaced. Respect them for they take care of you in ways you will never know. #hornedlizard #sandiegohiking #loscoyotestribe #hotspringsmountain #reptile

Cooler temps are here! We are open 7 days a week for hiking from 8am - 6pm. Do not arrive before or after hours, the gate will be locked.... Hiking to Hot Springs Mountain is open. Camping is currently not available. Hot Springs Mountain is the highest peak in San Diego County (6,533 ft.) The trek is a roundtrip total of 9.5 miles on a dirt road. The first 2 miles are steep and lacking shaded spots. We reccomend you bring a netted head covering. There are many flies/gnats that will BUG you the whole trip. The summit IS NOT the old fire lookout tower. It is located east of the tower, the trail is marked if you look Stay hydrated. Keep pets leashed. Don't bushwack or venture too far off trail! Entry fee $10 per person, CASH only. Check in with our guard when entering and exiting. Drop box available. Los Coyotes is governed by a Tribal Council and is a sovereign nation. You are granted access to Hot Springs Mountain and subject to our rules and regulations. Respect the land, respect our people. #loscoyotestribe #sandiegohiking #hotspringsmountain #sandiego #hiking #california #loscoyotesindianreservation

warning, excessive profanity However, this video showcases a standoff between a human and a mountain lion. He is lucky to be alive! ... Here are steps to take when encountering a mountain lion (source National Park Service) Do not hike alone. Hike in groups, with adults supervising children. Keep children close to you. Keep children within your sight at all times. If you see a mountain lion: Stay calm. Hold your ground or back away slowly. Face the lion and stand upright. Do not approach a lion. Never approach a mountain lion, especially one that is feeding or with kittens. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. Do not run from a lion. Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If you have small children with you, pick them up, if possible, so they don't panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion. Do not crouch down or bend over. Biologists surmise mountain lions don't recognize standing humans as prey. On the other hand, a person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. If you're in mountain lion habitat, avoid squatting, crouching, or bending over, even when picking up children. -If the mountain lion moves in your direction or acts aggressively: Do all you can to appear intimidating. Attempt to appear larger by raising your arms and opening your jacket if you are wearing one. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. If looking bigger doesn't scare the mountain lion off, without crouching or turning your back, start throwing stones, branches, or whatever you can reach in its direction (e.g., toward it, but not directly at it). Aim for the ground in front of it; don't throw things directly at it just yet. Think of these as warning shots. You aren't wanting to hit and unnecessarily injure the mountain lion, but you do want to show it that you can defend yourself and potentially injure it. And that will hopefully deter it from approaching any closer.

Looking West from Hot Springs Mtn. Pacific in sight! California Buckwheat lower foreground... -Buckwheat is plentiful in our chapparal hillsides. It supports , , and Visit us today to hike Hot Springs Mountain. #hotspringsmountain #loscoyotestribe #buckwheat #pacificocean #sandiego #mountains #sandiegohiking #hikingsocal

Hello All, A group of us on the reservation have partnered with San Diego Food System Alliance and are calling upon Tribal community members to participate in ...San Diego County Food Vision 2030, an effort to develop a shared vision for transforming our region’s food system over the next 10 years. To create a food system that works for everyone, the Alliance is engaging the full community, including people who produce, prepare, distribute, serve, and eat food. We must build a shared visionone that includes the voices of San Diego County tribes. Over the next decade, lawmakers, food system practitioners, funders, and many others will use Food Vision 2030 to make critical decisions about food in the region. We hope you will join us in reimagining a healthier, more sustainable, and more just food system for all. Take the Survey Now Every response matters and helps us understand what food issues San Diegans would like to see prioritized over the next decade. Responding takes 5 minutes. The first 40 people who complete the survey (and provide their email at the end of the survey) will receive a $20 gift card. Help us spread the word! See more

We reccomend wearing a head net when you hike Hot Springs Mountain Otherwise, expect a million s from some lonely gnats...

Deadline is tomorrow Native American Land Conservancy

Hiking to Hot Springs Mountain is open. Our campgrounds remain closed and camping is currently not available. Hot Springs Mountain is the highest peak in San Diego County (6,533 ft.)... The trek is a roundtrip total of 9.5 miles on a graded dirt road. The first 2 miles are steep and lacking shaded spots. We reccomend you bring a netted head covering. There are many flies/gnats that will BUG you the whole trip. The summit IS NOT the old fire lookout tower. It is located east of the tower, trail is marked if you look Stay hydrated. Keep pets leashed. Don't bushwack or venture too far off trail! Entry fee $10 per person, CASH only. Check in with our guard when entering and exiting. Drop box available. Los Coyotes is governed by a Tribal Council and is a sovereign nation. You are granted access to Hot Springs Mountain and subject to our rules and regulations. Respect the land, respect our people. #loscoyotestribe #sandiegohiking #hotspringsmountain #sandiego #hiking #california

Another Los Coyotes Tribal Member highlight. Footage from Los Coyotes and surrounding areas.

Another young adult doing great things!

Windy conditions will become more widespread tonight as our Santa Ana event continues. Strongest winds will occur during this evening through the early morning.... #SantaAna #CAwx Fire risk is very high; please avoid using any equipment that could generate sparks and take flammable items indoors.

Please stay safe. Stay in cool zones. The first 2 miles of the Hot Springs mountain hike is steep with limited shade.

We are getting down to our last funds and will soon have to come out of pocket, we don’t mind doing so but if you can donate please do. As the court process co...ntinues and we plan our next action days and movements we will need more support. To pay lawyers, for supplies, for food for the people out there daily, etc. **This is our only donation outlet associated with our movement**

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