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⛰️ Best Hikes in San Diego
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best hiking trails in san diego sorted by difficulty!! always be careful and do some research before going!!
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beginner friendly , a little over a mile long long trip, great views of the ocean!
Torrey Pines State Reserve Trails
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about 7 miles round trip, beginner friendly. u get to see a waterfall!
Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail, California - San Diego - AllTrails
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about a mile and a half round trip, family friendly!
Mission Trails Regional Park
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flat trail w view of the lagoon!
San Elijo Lagoon
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flat trail around mission bay! great for walking or jogging
Fiesta Island
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Moedrate

 
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moerate difficulty, abt 3 miles long round trip and one of the highest points in san diego! amazing views
Cowles Mountain Trail, California - San Diego - AllTrails
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about 5 miles round trip, moderate difficulty with a steady incline and a great view at the end!
Iron Mountain Trail, California - AllTrails
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about 5 miles and a half round-trip with a gorgeous waterfall! note that the return hike is uphill, and permits are required!!
Cedar Creek Falls Trail (Permit Required), California - AllTrails
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moderate to difficult ! about 1mile trail in La Jolla, often used to access Black’s Beach (nudist beach) has great ocean views! but be careful!
Ho Chi Minh Trail - Beach Access (2025) - Tripadvisor
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4.5 miles of uphill and flat terrain! great views!!
Best trails in Black Mountain Open Space - San Diego - AllTrails
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great views of the lagoon!!!
Batiquitos Lagoon
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Challenging

 
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11 miles! difficult hike with significant elevation changes!!!
El Capitan Reservoir
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sooo pretty!! 4 miles difficult hike! has beautiful waterfalls!! pls be very careful!! steep descents and ascents
Three Sisters Springs
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about 7-8 mile loop with considerable elevation gain, this is the second highest point in San Diego !
Cuyamaca Peak via Azalea Glen Loop, California - AllTrails
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about 7 miles and its almost alll uphill ! but u can take some cool photos at the top!
Potato Chip Rock and Mt. Woodson Summit, California - AllTrails
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lots of uphills but great views at the end!!
Stonewall Peak Trail
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