The Best Backpacking in San Diego

South Fortuna Trail and Fortuna Saddle Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.

Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Poway, California.

The trek begins on the Otay Mountain Truck Trail at Pio Pico Resort & Campground. You can either park and hike the entire trail, or drive up to a point a couple miles and park before the road becomes steep and rough. The distance on here is if you hiked the whole way. If you have a 4-wheel dr...

Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.

Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valley Center, California.

Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Descanso, California.

Dyar Springs Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Descanso, California.

East Side Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.

Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.

PCT: Boulder Oaks to Pioneer Mail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Campo, California.

This trail is well-maintained, but gets a little rocky on the PCT, and the Chariot Fire burn-zone between Penny Pines and Hayes peak will have a few downed trees and some overgrown grasses. On the other hand, the trail network of the BLT is confusing to follow as the entire network is named "Big ...

Hiking the Garnet Peak to Champagne Pass Loop can be done as a day hike or an overnight backpacking trip. You will hike on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail), climb to the top of Garnet Peak and relish in the views of the Anza Borrego Desert. There are optional side trails that you can take (to Storm ...

Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.

Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.

Long Canyon Loop Via Pacific Crest Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Mount Laguna, California.

Agua Caliente Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.