These San Diego parks and trails are closed amid triple digit temperatures

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Officials are taking steps to protect residents amid triple digit temperatures by closing some parks and trails that could be dangerous in those conditions.

San Diego County Parks and Recreation is closing El Capitan County Preserve in Lakeside and Mt. Gower County Preserve in Ramona for the entire month of August as those locations have trails that end in isolated areas and limited shade which could lead to dangerous conditions, the department said.

Those parks join two desert parks -- Vallecito and Agua Caliente County Parks -- which are already closed for the summer due to extreme heat.

“We respect our guests and their ability to make their own decisions when it comes to visiting parks,” said Brian Albright, Director of the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. “However, we also have a responsibility to keep them safe. When we close park g...