Trails Near San Diego, CA

Agua Dulce Loop Trail

Agua Dulce Loop Trail is a 5.3 mile loop trail located near Pine Valley, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 5.3 miles
  • Pine Valley, CA

Balboa Park Trail #5

6.6 miles long about half of which is dirt.


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  • 6.6 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Balboa Park Trails - 6th & Upas #2

balboa park is a 4.6 mile trail located near San Diego, California. The trail is primarily used for trail running.


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  • 4.6 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Batiquitos Lagoon Trail

Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is a 3 mile out and back trail located near Carlsbad, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3 miles
  • Carlsbad, CA

Bernardo Mountain Trail

Bernardo Mountain Trail is a 7.2 mile out and back trail located near Escondido, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from October until June


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  • 7.2 miles
  • Escondido, CA

Big Rock Trail

Big Rock Trail is a 3.7 mile out and back trail located near Santee, California that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is rated as moderate offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3.7 miles
  • Santee, CA

Border Field State Park: Border Field Trail

Border Field State Park: Border Field Trail is a 6 mile point-to-point trail located near San Diego, California that features beautiful wild flowers. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 6 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Calavera Preserve Trail

Calavera Preserve Trail is a 2.4 mile loop trail located near Carlsbad, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking.


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  • 2.4 miles
  • Carlsbad, CA

Carrizo Badlands

Carrizo Badlands is a 16.5 mile loop trail located near Julian, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 16.5 miles
  • Julian, CA

Chollas Lake Park

Chollas Lake Park is a 2 mile loop trail located near San Diego, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 2 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Coronado Beach

Coronado Beach is a 2 mile out and back trail located near Coronado, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 2 miles
  • Coronado, CA

Cowles Mountain Trail

Cowles Mountain Trail is a 3 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Cubes

cubes is a 2.8 mile trail located near San Diego, California. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for trail running.


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  • 2.8 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Cuyamaca Peak Loop

Lightly traveled and rugged ridgeback with splendid pine forest views to the west.


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  • 6.7 miles
  • Descanso, CA

Daley Ranch - Meadow Loop

Daley Ranch - Meadow Loop is a 5.6 mile out and back trail located near Jamul, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 5.6 miles
  • Jamul, CA

Del Dios Gorge Trail (Santa Fe Valley)

Santa Fe Valley/Del Dios Gorge is a 4 mile out and back trail located near Rancho Santa Fe, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 4 miles
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Eagles Crest Trail

Eagles Crest Trail is a 3.8 mile out and back trail located near Ramona, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, rock climbing, trail running & walking and is accessible from August until July.


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  • 3.8 miles
  • Ramona, CA

El Cajon Mountain Trail

El Cajon Mountain Trail is a 11.2 mile out and back trail located near Lakeside, California that offers scenic views. The trail is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen and primarily used for hiking & trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 11.2 miles
  • Lakeside, CA

El Cajon Mountain Truck Trail

You climb several ridges on the way out and back, it really feels like you are hiking up hill both ways.


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  • 12 miles
  • Warner Springs, CA

El Capitan Preserve

El Capitan Preserve is an 12 mile out and back trail located near Lakeside, California and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 12 miles
  • Lakeside, CA

Elfin Forest Dam Trail

Elfin Forest Dam Trail is a 11.6 mile trail located near San Marcos, California. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 11.6 miles
  • San Marcos, CA

Fish Creek

Fish Creek is a 13 mile out and back trail located near Borrego Springs, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 13 miles
  • Borrego Springs, CA

Florida Canyon

Florida Canyon is a 3 mile loop trail located near San Diego, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 3 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Fortuna Mountain

Fortuna Mountain is a 6.5 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that offers scenic views. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.q


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  • 6.5 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Grasslands Loop Trail

Grasslands Loop Trail is a 5.7 mile loop trail located near San Diego, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 5.7 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Guajome Regional Park

Guajome Park is a 4.5 mile trail located near Oceanside, California. The trail is primarily used for trail running and connects easily to the San Luis Rey River Trail all the way to the Oceanside harbor.


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  • 4.5 miles
  • Oceanside, CA

Iron Mountain Summit Trail - Short

Iron Mountain Summit Trail is a 6.4 mile out and back trail located near Ramona, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 6.4 miles
  • Poway, CA

Lake Hodges

Trail length ranging from 1 to 20 miles long and is for all levels of bikers


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  • 20 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Lake Hodges Overlook

Lake Hodges Overlook is a 8 mile out and back trail located near Escondido, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 8 miles
  • Escondido, CA

Lake Miramar

Lake Miramar is a 5 mile loop trail located near San Diego, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for road biking & trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 5 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Lakeside Linkage Preserve Trail

The lakeside linkage reserve and the Whitaker trail. The preserve which are about to enter is a special area called the coastal sage scrub habitat. This type of habitat is native to the coastal and inland hillsides of Southern California and is considered endangered, with only 15% of it left.


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  • 1.3 miles
  • Lakeside, CA

Lindo Lake Loop

Lindo Lake Loop is a 1.5 mile loop trail located near Lakeside, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for fishing, road biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 1.5 miles
  • Lakeside, CA

Los Penasquitos Canyon

Los Penasquitos Canyon is a 12 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 12 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail is a 6.1 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 6.1 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Mcginty Mountain Trail

McGinty Mountain Trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Jamul, California that features a cave and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible from November until May.


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  • 5 miles
  • Jamul, CA

Mcginty Mountain Trail

McGinty Mountain Trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Jamul, California that features a cave and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible from November until May.


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  • 5 miles
  • Jamul, CA

Mission Point To Mission Bay Park

Mission Point to Mission Bay Park is a 2.8 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 2.8 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Montezuma Grade

Montezuma Grade is a 8 mile point-to-point trail located near Ranchita, California and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 8 miles
  • Ranchita, CA

Mount Helix

Mount Helix is a 5.7 mile out and back trail located near La Mesa, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 5.7 miles
  • La Mesa, CA

Mt Gower Open Space Preserve

The preserve offers great views as far as the coast on clear days. Steep grades in places and no shade throughout the hike. Lots of chaparral and shrubs. Trail is well maintained and easy to follow.


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  • 9 miles
  • Ramona, CA

Mule Hill Trail

Mule Hill Trail is a 5.6 mile trail located near Escondido, California. The trail is primarily used for trail running & walking.


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  • 5.6 miles
  • Escondido, CA

North Shore Lake Hodges Trail

North Shore Lake Hodges Trail is a 6.4 mile out and back trail located near Escondido, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible from October until June. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 6.4 miles
  • Escondido, CA

Ocean View Hills

Beginners Trail


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  • 1.84 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Old County Road

Old County Road is a 5.3 mile loop trail located near Pine Valley, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 5.3 miles
  • Pine Valley, CA

Pictograph Trail

Pictograph Trail is a 1.2 mile out and back trail located near Julian, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible from October until April. Dogs are also able to use this trail.


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  • 1.2 miles
  • Julian, CA

Pyles Peak Trail

Pyles Peak Trail is a 6.8 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible from October until June. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 6.8 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Ramona Grasslands Preserve Trail

Ramona Grasslands Preserve Trail is a 3.7 mile loop trail located near Ramona, California. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3.7 miles
  • Ramona, CA

Rice Canyon Trail

Rice Canyon Trail is a 4 mile out and back trail located near Chula Vista, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 4 miles
  • Chula Vista, CA

Rios Avenue Trail

Rios Avenue Trail is a 3 mile out and back trail located near Solana Beach, California that features a river. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for birding, nature trips, trail running & walking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3 miles
  • Solana Beach, CA

Rock House

Once on top, to the east you can see the eastern mountains, rolling hills, and the Salt Creek Golf Course; to the west and south you can see all of Bonita, Sweetwater Reservoir, and Chula Vista all the way to the bay and the sea. Enjoy views all the way to Mexico, Coronado, and Downtown San Diego.


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  • 3.5 miles
  • Chula Vista, CA

Rsfgc (Private)

RSFGC- is a 2.85 mile trail located near Rancho Santa Fe, California. The trail is primarily used for trail running.


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  • 4.5 miles
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

San Clemente Canyon Trail

San Clemente Canyon Trail is a 6 mile multiple route trail located near San Diego, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 6 miles
  • San Diego, CA

San Clemente State Beach

San Clemente State Beach is a 3 mile loop trail located near San Clemente, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 3 miles
  • San Clemente, CA

San Diego Bay Shore

San Diego Bay Shore is a 12 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 12 miles
  • San Diego, CA

San Dieguito River Park Lagoon Trail

San Dieguito River Park Lagoon trail is a 2.5 mile trail located near San Diego, California. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, trail running & walking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 2.5 miles
  • San Diego, CA

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reservce

San Elijo lagoon is a 7 mile multi-route trail located near Solana Beach, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for birding, hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 7 miles
  • Solana Beach, CA

San Miguel Mountain Trail

San Miguel Mountain Trail is a 4.6 mile out and back trail located near Chula Vista, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking & trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 4.6 miles
  • Chula Vista, CA

Santa Ysabel Preserve -- West

The Santa Ysabel Preserve-West is located between Santa Yasbel and Ramona about 40 miles northeast of San Diego. Portions of the trail are steep. Numerous oak trees populate the hills with several picnic tables on the trail. If the entire preserve is open hikes can be extended to 8.5 miles


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  • 5 miles
  • Santa Ysabel, CA

Snake Trail

Snake Trail is a 1.3 mile point-to-point trail located near Chula Vista, California. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for mountain biking & trail running.


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  • 1.3 miles
  • Chula Vista, CA

Soapstone Loop

Soapstone Loop is a 8.2 mile loop trail located near Descanso, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 8.2 miles
  • Descanso, CA

Soledad Mountain

Soledad Mountain is a 6 mile out and back trail located near La Jolla, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 6 miles
  • La Jolla, CA

South Fortuna Mountain

South Fortuna Mountain is a 4.4 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California that features a lake. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, nature trips, trail running & walking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 4.4 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Stelzer Park Loop

Stelzer Park Loop is a 2.2 mile loop trail located near Lakeside, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for camping, hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 2.2 miles
  • Lakeside, CA

Stonewall Peak Trail

Shaded oak lined trail with excellent views to the north, east & south.


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  • 4 miles
  • Descanso, CA

Summit Park Lake View Trail

1.3 mile loop overlooking sweetwater reservoir starting at Summit Park


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  • 1.34 miles
  • Bonita, CA

Sweetwater Trail

Sweetwater Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back trail located near Spring Valley, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for fishing, hiking, mountain biking & trail running and is accessible from October until June.


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  • 4.8 miles
  • Spring Valley, CA

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park is a 5.5 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 5.5 miles
  • San Diego, CA

Torrey Pines State Reserve

Torrey Pines State Reserve is a 0.7 mile loop trail that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.


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  • 0.7 miles
  • La Jolla, CA

West Mesa

West Mesa is a 7.2 mile loop trail located near Descanso, California and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for trail running and is accessible year-round.


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  • 7.2 miles
  • Descanso, CA

West Vista Loop

West Vista Loop is a 3.6 mile loop trail located near Santa Ysabel, California that features beautiful wild flowers. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 3.6 miles
  • Santa Ysabel, CA

Woodson Mountain

Woodson Mountain is a 5.5 mile out and back trail located near Ramona, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


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  • 5.5 miles
  • Ramona, CA


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