The Best Hiking in Escondido
Looking for the best hiking in Escondido? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Escondido. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Escondido
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Escondido, California
Olivenhain Reservoir Loop
6.37 mi / 1401 ft gainOlivenhain Reservoir Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rancho Santa Fe, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Del Dios Highlands Preserve Trail
7.88 mi / 1762 ft gainDel Dios Highlands Preserve Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Kit Carson Park
2.43 mi / 115 ft gainKit Carson Park is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Del Dios Gorge Trail
10.77 mi / 1024 ft gainDel Dios Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Camp at Dixon Lake
2.1 mi / 295 ft gainDixon Lake is Escondido's best kept secret! A man-made reservoir located right next to Daley Ranch, Dixon Lake offers overnight camping, boat rentals, fishing, and hiking, along with picnic areas, a kids park, and more. The campground is open year-round and is located next to the lake with a lof...Read more -
San Diego, California
Lake Hodges Coast to Crest Trail
6.53 mi / 233 ft gainLake Hodges Coast to Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Bernardo Mountain Summit via Coast to Crest Trail
7.34 mi / 991 ft gainBernardo Mountain Summit via Coast to Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Raptor Hill via Mule Hill Trail
20.67 mi / 1280 ft gainRaptor Hill via Mule Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Creek Crossing, East Ridge, Coyote Run, Diamondback and Sage Trail Loop
4.77 mi / 577 ft gainCreek Crossing, East Ridge, Coyote Run, Diamondback and Sage Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Boulder Loop, Cougar Ridge, Engelmann Oak, Hidden Spring and Jack Creek Meadow Loop
7.33 mi / 873 ft gainBoulder Loop, Cougar Ridge, Engelmann Oak, Hidden Spring and Jack Creek Meadow Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Daley Ranch Creek Crossing Loop
1.62 mi / 118 ft gainDaley Ranch Creek Crossing Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Hike Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail
5.07.36 mi / 1150 ft gainBernardo Mountain is located on the Coast to Crest Trail in San Dieguito River Park.The 7.36 mile out-and-back trail to the 1150 ft. summit starts on the east side of I-15. It's a relatively easy hike all the way to the top. It picks up a little once you make it to the Summit Trail junction, wher...Read more -
Escondido, California
Dixon Lake Trail
2.29 mi / 194 ft gainDixon Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
East Ridge Trail to Coyote Run Trail to Cabrio Trail Loop
10.41 mi / 1549 ft gainEast Ridge Trail to Coyote Run Trail to Cabrio Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Sage Trail to Coyote Run Trail Loop
3.42 mi / 505 ft gainSage Trail to Coyote Run Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Escondido, California.Read more -
Escondido, California
Jack Creek Meadow
5.8 mi / 512 ft gainJack Creek Meadow is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Escondido, California.Read more