Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in San Diego, California (United States)

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Photo of Fortuna Summit Loop - Mission Trails Photo of Mission Trails - South Fortuna Night Hike Photo of Mission Trails - East Fortuna Loop
  • Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    1161f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofFortuna Summit Loop - Mission Trails Photo ofFortuna Summit Loop - Mission Trails Photo ofFortuna Summit Loop - Mission Trails

    Mission Trails is an incredible peice of land to explore, and the Fortuna Summit Loop is a great trail for intermediate hikers and adventure seekers alike. In my opinion this is one of the gems within the Mission Trails ...

  • Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    1460f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMission Trails - South Fortuna Night Hike Photo ofMission Trails - South Fortuna Night Hike Photo ofMission Trails - South Fortuna Night Hike

    Ran into two coyotes. They looked confused as to why we were out there at night. This was my first time going up the steps at South Fortuna. I don't want to do them again any time soon.

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  • Sycamore Canyon 2

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    Distance
    9.70mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSycamore Canyon 2 Photo ofSycamore Canyon 2 Photo ofSycamore Canyon 2

    This one is definitely verging on difficult as I ran the first five miles and the last two. Excellent cross training trails.

  • Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofKwaay Paay Summit - Mission Trails Photo ofKwaay Paay Summit - Mission Trails Photo ofKwaay Paay Summit - Mission Trails

    Kwaay Paay Summit is an easy hike but gives a wonderful view all the way down into Mission Valley and on a clear day you can see all the way down to Point Loma. The trail is well marked as are most of the paths inside of...

  • Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    951f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTorrey Pines Broken Hill South Fork Photo ofTorrey Pines Broken Hill South Fork

    Sorry for the lack of detailed photos and description but this should give you the general idea. Evidently, we aren't supposed to park at the golf course but it seemed that people do it all of the time. I'm not sure wher...

  • Cowles Mountain-2010-12-03

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    Distance
    1.85mi
    Elevation +
    781f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCowles Mountain-2010-12-03 Photo ofCowles Mountain-2010-12-03 Photo ofCowles Mountain-2010-12-03

    This is a very popular hike in San Diego and the views all around are excellent. You also have the opportunity for a great workout and can hike 3 peaks in a fairly short period of time. I didn't quite make it over to Pyl...

  • Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak

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    Distance
    5.19mi
    Elevation +
    1929f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 3.33

    I previously uploaded a partial of this hike. However, I didn't previously make it all of the way to pyles peak. The additional hike over the pyles peak is worth it if you want to burn some extra calories, and hike in a ...

    Was a moderate hike, I like that not many people continue to pyles peak.its much more quiet!:)the hill at end of pyles p...
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  • Balboa Park Trails

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    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    1900f
    TrailRank
    27

    Evidently, some of the trails have been expanded in the area. There is now a fairly complete trail system through balboa park. This particular hike is partly dirt trails, some pavement, and does go through the museum are...

  • Cowles And Pyles

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    Distance
    7.74mi
    Elevation +
    2782f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCowles And Pyles

    A nice 7 mile hike in San Diego. Hiking Cowles from Big Rock Park is way less crowded. Also, few people continue on to Pyles Peak. That is a nice extension too!

  • Tecolote Canyon South

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    Distance
    6.64mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    22

    Well-traveled in and out trail of easy to moderate hiking. First section is relatively flat along an open stream bed. Second section is relatively arid and hilly (50' hills). Final section meanders in partial shade near ...

  • Torrey Pines

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    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    709f
    TrailRank
    19

    Felt an impulse to do as much of Torrey Pines as I could. Didn’t manage to do the whole reserve, but got decently close (I only had an hour).

  • South Fortuna

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    Distance
    6.70mi
    Elevation +
    1394f
    TrailRank
    19

    This starts from the visitor’s center entrance. The trail goes up a steep utility road, then leads to steep steps to South Fortuna Summit. Descend at Fortuna Saddle and head back to the utility road.

  • Chollas Creek

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    Distance
    1.60mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofChollas Creek Photo ofChollas Creek

    City Heights Urban hike. It's a short hiking trail that's has potential, but it's not for seasoned hikers or really anyone from out of the area. Towards the end of the hike on my map you will find the trail is directly b...

  • Black Mountain

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    Distance
    3.75mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    16

    One of many looping trails to the peak of Black Mountain in the Rancho Penasquitos suburb of San Diego, CA.

  • North Fortuna Back Side

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    Distance
    4.35mi
    Elevation +
    997f
    TrailRank
    16

    This hike starts from the back side of mission trails. The first part is easy dirt trail. The middle goes up a very steep utility road. At the saddle continue up to north Fortuna.

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