The Best Hiking in San Diego County

Pinyon Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Julian, California.

Mountain Palm Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.

Honey Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Jamul, California.

Hollenbeck Canyon Extended Loop is a loop trail that is dog friendly (on-leash) located near Jamul, California.

The trail is wide and well maintained. The first mile of the trail is well shaded by oak trees. You'll see stunning rocky peaks and rolling green hills as the trail continues. There are three creek crossings to be aware of. Cleveland National Forest is dog friendly, but bring a leash! Hunting is ...

Hollenbeck Canyon Trail is a loop trail that is dog friendly (on-leash) located near Jamul, California.

Honey Springs Trail to Hollenbeck Canyon Loop is a loop trail that provides you with the opportunity to see wildflowers and wildlife located near Jamul, California.

Lawson Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Jamul, California.

Gaskill and Lawson Peaks is an out-and-back trail that takes you a cave and strenuous located near Jamul, California.

Pio Pico Campground to Otay Mountain via Minnewawa Truck Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Jamul, California.

Otay Mountain: Minnewawa Truck Trail to Marron Valley Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dulzura, 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...

Portrero Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Potrero, California.

Espinosa Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Descanso, California.

Balancing a good workout, gorgeous views, and minimal time commitment, these 4.8-mile steep trail is definitely a San Diego point of interest, and despite its proximity to the city of San Diego, it remains a low trafficked hike. The Hike: Right away the trail weaves you through beautiful vegetati...

McGinty Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Jamul, California.