This loop follows well maintained fire roads and trails up to Azalea Spring.
Head for the Hual-Cu-Cuish sign and follow the Milk Ranch Road.
Turn left (south) on the Azalea Spring Fire Road.
At Azalea Spring head back and turn right (east) on Azalea Glen trail.
Next follow the somewhat rocky Azalea Glen Trail downhill.
The trail runs parallel to the 79 and eventually crosses it.
At the crossing with Coldstream, keep following the California Riding and Hiking (east).
Next turn left (north) on Los Caballos after a short while crossing a park asphalt road.
At the crossing with Los Vaqueros, keep on Los Caballos (north).
Turn left (west) on Marty Minshall towards the parking.
How to get here:
Start at free Trout Pond parking in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.