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Stonewall Peak Loop
Beware of Stonewall Peak's poodle-dog bush
Follow this switchback trail to granitic 5730-foot-high Stonewall Peak for views of Cuyamaca Reservoir and the nearby peaks of Cuyamaca, Middle, and North.
Lute Ridge, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
The largest known fault scarp on the North American continent existing on unconsolidated sediments.
Rancho La Costa Habitat Conservation Area
Carlsbad’s high point offers a 360-degree view from the coast to the mountains.
Ruffin Canyon Open-Space Preserve
Hike cobbled streambeds with small groupings of palm trees and chaparral plants lining the canyon.
Inner Pasture View Via Moonlight Canyon
Hike to a viewpoint overlooking an area where Indians once lived and enjoy the silence and isolation.
Butler Canyon Loop, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Visit an old Indian village site and hike down a high-walled serpentine gorge.
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the southern section of the Tecolote Canyon Nature Park
Black Mountain Open Space Park, Miner's Ridge Loop Trail and East Rim Trail
Inspiring views make this a great hike on cool days.
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail along Agua Caliente Creek
Stands of majestic oaks and sycamores line a bubbling stream along a section of the trail.
Yaqui Well, Anza-Borrego State Park
This historic watering hole is a premier birding site in San Diego County.
Cactus Loop Trail, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
This trail provides a great introduction to desert plants.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Once a mecca for the Hollywood set; includes trails connected to the City of Carlsbad
Desert View Trail, William Heise County Park
Hike up to 4927 feet for Glen’s View, with panoramic views that include North Peak, Julian, and the desert.
Anza-Borrego's all-access trails
Paved and dirt trails encourage all visitors (including those in wheelchairs) to experience the desert
Sunset trail
Big Sky Country in San Diego County
Montana is not the only state that can boast being “Big Sky Country.” We have the same bragging rights in our own backyard: the Laguna Mountains (locals call it “the Lagunas”). Tucked in the Cleveland ...
Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park
Explore the wild side of this much-loved neighborhood park with beautiful views and a wide array of native and exotic plants.
Pictograph Trail, Little Blair Valley
Discover Indian rock art and grinding areas on this desert hike.
Chimney Flats loop from Doane Pond
One of the finest trails in Palomar Mountain State Park is this loop with great surrounding views and interesting plants.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Overlooks with dramatic views
Up to you: leisurely stroll or heart-pumping workout in the Elfin Forest.
Trackin' critters on Fiesta Island
Hike on a man-made island in Mission Bay where invasive plants dominate the landscape.
Dripping Springs Trail
This Agua Tibia Wilderness hike has dramatic vistas and a variety of vegetation types.
Daley Ranch Pond View Trails
The cooling, welcoming sight of a pond while hiking in the chaparral on a hot day.
Palomar Mountain: Observatory Trail
A tree-shaded trail with bucolic vistas leads to a world-class observatory.
Seven Bridge Walk
Cross seven access bridges to San Diego’s historical streetcar routes on this downtown loop walk that blends the present with the past.
Cabrillo National Monument's Bayside Trail
This spectacular hike showcases San Diego’s skyline, Coronado, and the bay.
Clevenger Canyon South
A lofty perch offers impressive views of San Pasqual Valley clear to the ocean
Jerry Schad Memorial Trail
Guidebook author Jerry Schad’s favorite Balboa Park trail and an opportunity to volunteer service.
Cowles Mountain — Mesa Road
On any given day, the main route up Cowles Mountain, the highest point in the city of San Diego, is busy. A route with less traffic and easy parking is the Mesa Trail route that ...
Pacific Crest Trail: Kitchen Creek Road to Cibbets Flat
Hike to a tumbling creek among cottonwoods and willows.
Wilderness Gardens Preserve
Chaparral-cloaked hills, a wide river valley with oak woodland vegetation, and sections of lush riparian flora.
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Walk among Torrey pine trees through coastal sage scrub and chaparral plants.
Guatay Mountain
This challenging hike combines an opportunity to view rare old-growth Tecate cypress trees and a variety of native plant species.
Engelmann Oak Loop Trail — Daley Ranch
View the somewhat rare Englemann live oaks from a relatively secluded trail.
San Elijo Lagoon County Ecological Reserve
Multiple plant communities and more than 250 species of shore and water birds.
Santa Ysabel Nature Preserve — East
Hike over rolling hills and through oak woodlands, wildflower fields, and seasonal wetlands.
Double Peak — San Marcos
Double your pleasure on this hike with inspiring vistas and a remarkable assortment of flowering plants.
Noble Canyon
One of the best single-track mountain-bike trails in California is also one of the finest hiking trails. Shuttling required.
Kumeyaay Lake
This short, easy hike along a cottonwood and willow-shaded lakeshore is perfect for young children, seniors, and avid birdwatchers
Batiquitos Lagoon
View salt-marsh plants year round and shorebirds especially during spring and winter migrations.
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
Less crowded, unique and beautiful wildlands make this a good place to explore.
Hike to San Diego County’s Eagle Rock on the PCT
No doubt why it is called “Eagle Rock”
Be amazed by a rock formation that really looks like an eagle!
