The Best 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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  • Distance
    12.56mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013 Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013 Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013

    See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

  • Sycamore Canyon 2

    Hiking
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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...

  • Oak canyon S Fortuna loop

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    Distance
    7.22mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofOak canyon S Fortuna loop Photo ofOak canyon S Fortuna loop Photo ofOak canyon S Fortuna loop

    Oak canyon S Fortuna loop starting at Santee side on Father Junipera Serra Trail by campground. Go through grasslands and then take Oak Canton to steep fire road up to Fortuna saddle and go back down hill. Take small tra...

  • 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

    Hiking
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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...

  • Famosa Slough - Spanish Landing

    Road Bike
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    Distance
    10.27mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing Photo ofFamosa Slough - Spanish Landing

    From West Point Loma Blvd at Famosa Slough: to Nimitz, short block on Rosecrans, thru south edge of Liberty Station, across bike/pedestrian bridge to explore western edge of SD Airport, then bike/pedestrian path under N ...

  • Los penasquitos canyon

    Trail Running
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    Distance
    18.58mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLos penasquitos canyon Photo ofLos penasquitos canyon Photo ofLos penasquitos canyon

    Had to find a place in San Diego to do a 30K trail run. This was the longest canyon close to where I was staying, and it was an outstanding trail running place, running water, water falls and many off trails, would be gr...

  • Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak

    Hiking
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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

    Hiking
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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...

  • Old Mission Dam- Mission Trails

    Walking
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    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails

    Mission trails is loaded with a rich assortment of walking and hiking trails, and this one is a nice scenic route that is suited well for a short family outing. The trail itself is not challenging, and has a few minor in...

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