The trap was spotted last weekend in the Lake Hodges area, on a trail in San Dieguito River Park. The trap was a strand of rusted barbed wire, heavily disguised by leaf-covered twigs to look like a harmless branch hanging across the trail.
Trail Dirt
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Had a great ride w a scary start...first mile into a seven ish....
Check the shadow line crossing the trail..in front of my tire...
Barbed wire twisted w a vine...at HANDLEBAR level..
Lake Hodges Hiking Trails
Please BE AWARE! BOOBY TRAP-
At Lake Hodges a booby trap was discovered this week. Barbed wire disguised with plant material strung across trail.
Rangers and MTB patrol at San Dieguito River Park know of the situation. If you see anything or this mentally ill criminal, person please report to them.
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/cyclist-discovers-hidden-booby-trap-on-popular-trail