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Best Hikes in San Diego
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Dariana Nieves
best hiking trails in san diego sorted by difficulty!! always be careful and do some research before going!! they have the most amazing views
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beginner friendly , a little over a mile long long trip, great views of the ocean!
Torrey Pines State Reserve Trails
about 7 miles round trip, beginner friendly. u get to see a waterfall!
Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail, California - San Diego - AllTrails
about a mile and a half round trip, family friendly!
Mission Trails Regional Park
flat trail w view of the lagoon!
San Elijo Lagoon
flat trail around mission bay! great for walking or jogging
Fiesta Island
Moedrate
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
about 5 miles round trip, moderate difficulty with a steady incline and a great view at the end!
Iron Mountain Trail, California - AllTrails
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
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
4.5 miles of uphill and flat terrain! great views!!
Best trails in Black Mountain Open Space - San Diego - AllTrails
great views of the lagoon!!!
Batiquitos Lagoon
Challenging
11 miles! difficult hike with significant elevation changes!!!
El Capitan Reservoir
sooo pretty!! 4 miles difficult hike! has beautiful waterfalls!! pls be very careful!! steep descents and ascents
Three Sisters Springs
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
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
lots of uphills but great views at the end!!
Stonewall Peak Trail
