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The Best Hiking in Oceanside

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Top hiking spots in and near Oceanside

  • Oceanside, California

    Bike or Skate the Strand

    4.0
    1 mi / 0 ft gain
    Oceanside's iconic Strand is a 1 mile long ocean-front road that is perfect for cycling, walking, and running. At various points it is one way or pedestrian only, and is a must-do for any visitors to Oceanside.From the north The Strand begins at Breakwater Way and heads south underneath The Ocean...
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  • Oceanside, California

    Guajome Regional Park Trail

    4.48 mi / 233 ft gain
    Guajome Regional Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vista, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    Calavera Lake and Cerro de la Calavera Loop

    2.78 mi / 630 ft gain
    Calavera Lake and Cerro de la Calavera Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carlsbad, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    Hike and Fish at Lake Calavera

    4.0
    6.24 mi
    Lake Calavera Preserve is located in Carlsbad, CA and is home to one of North America's smallest volcanoes. It is the end peak of each trail and is what's known as a "volcanic plug" (cool hardened lava). The northern face of Mount Calavera is that of columnar joints- columns of molded lava. Geolo...
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  • Oceanside, California

    Calavera Lake Loop

    1.88 mi / 187 ft gain
    Calavera Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carlsbad, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    Carlsbad Sea Wall Trail

    1.41 mi / 10 ft gain
    Carlsbad Sea Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Carlsbad, California.
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  • Oceanside, California

    Lake Calavera via Oak Riparian Park

    3.96 mi / 489 ft gain
    Lake Calavera via Oak Riparian Park is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Oceanside, California.
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  • Vista, California

    Buena Vista Park Loop

    1.28 mi / 135 ft gain
    Buena Vista Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Yosemite Valley, California.
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  • Vista, California

    Agua Hedionda Trail

    2.4 mi / 59 ft gain
    Agua Hedionda Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Vista, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    South Carlsbad State Beach

    3.83 mi / 23 ft gain
    South Carlsbad State Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Carlsbad, California.
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  • Fallbrook, California

    Heller's Bend Preserve

    1.12 mi / 289 ft gain
    Heller's Bend Preserve is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fallbrook, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    Batiquitos Lagoon Trail

    3.34 mi / 59 ft gain
    Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Carlsbad, California.
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  • Carlsbad, California

    Rancho Canada Del Oro via Serpentine Loop Trail

    3.8 mi / 839 ft gain
    Rancho Canada Del Oro via Serpentine Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Jose, California
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  • Fallbrook, California

    Los Jilgueros Preserve Trail

    1.25 mi / 72 ft gain
    Los Jilgueros Preserve Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Fallbrook, California.
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  • Encinitas, California

    Beacon's Beach Walk

    0.22 mi / 26 ft gain
    Beacon's Beach Walk is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Encinitas, California.
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  • Murrieta, California

    Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail

    0.62 mi / 39 ft gain
    Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Encinitas, California.
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