Please register or login . With the exception of Pine Creek most of the streams dry up part of the year. Chaparral and scrub oak entirely dominate the vegetation with some riparian and oak woodlands in the stream bottoms. Both rainbow trout and bass are caught in the perennial flow of Pine Creek. A few hunters are attracted to this area, and you may see small herds of private livestock grazing on permits issued prior to designation.
Several trails provide access and receive only light human use.
Horsethief Trail on the west side of the Wilderness switchbacks down into Horsethief Canyon and takes you in 1.2 miles to the water of Pine Creek. Group are limited to 15 in number. A topographical map that includes the Hauser Wilderness is available for three dollars from the district ranger. Cleveland National Forest 10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd. Click here to find out how.