Happy trails

Carmel Country Highlands is a housing development in the north of the county. The area is an upscale tract home neighborhood, hence the showy sign and gazebo. The homes are priced starting at about $700,000. The development has an equestrian theme - the neighborhoods are called: Bridle Ridge, Carriage Run, and Derby Hill and the area is near several horse trails that lead in and around Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.