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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

  • Escondido, California

    Olivenhain Reservoir Loop

    6.37 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Olivenhain Reservoir Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rancho Santa Fe, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Del Dios Highlands Preserve Trail

    7.88 mi / 1762 ft gain
    Del Dios Highlands Preserve Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Kit Carson Park

    2.43 mi / 115 ft gain
    Kit Carson Park is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Del Dios Gorge Trail

    10.77 mi / 1024 ft gain
    Del Dios Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Camp at Dixon Lake

    2.1 mi / 295 ft gain
    Dixon 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...
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  • San Diego, California

    Lake Hodges Coast to Crest Trail

    6.53 mi / 233 ft gain
    Lake Hodges Coast to Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Bernardo Mountain Summit via Coast to Crest Trail

    7.34 mi / 991 ft gain
    Bernardo Mountain Summit via Coast to Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Raptor Hill via Mule Hill Trail

    20.67 mi / 1280 ft gain
    Raptor Hill via Mule Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Creek Crossing, East Ridge, Coyote Run, Diamondback and Sage Trail Loop

    4.77 mi / 577 ft gain
    Creek 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.
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  • Escondido, California

    Boulder Loop, Cougar Ridge, Engelmann Oak, Hidden Spring and Jack Creek Meadow Loop

    7.33 mi / 873 ft gain
    Boulder 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.
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  • Escondido, California

    Daley Ranch Creek Crossing Loop

    1.62 mi / 118 ft gain
    Daley Ranch Creek Crossing Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Hike Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail

    5.0
    7.36 mi / 1150 ft gain
    Bernardo 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...
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  • Escondido, California

    Dixon Lake Trail

    2.29 mi / 194 ft gain
    Dixon Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    East Ridge Trail to Coyote Run Trail to Cabrio Trail Loop

    10.41 mi / 1549 ft gain
    East Ridge Trail to Coyote Run Trail to Cabrio Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Sage Trail to Coyote Run Trail Loop

    3.42 mi / 505 ft gain
    Sage Trail to Coyote Run Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Escondido, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Jack Creek Meadow

    5.8 mi / 512 ft gain
    Jack Creek Meadow is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Escondido, California.
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