San Diego
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Blitmore Trail
San Diego, California
1.14 mi
/ 131 ft gain
Blitmore Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Diego, California.
Mission Bay Trail
San Diego, California
6.34 mi
/ 141 ft gain
Mission Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near San Diego, California.
Hike the Rose Canyon Trail
San Diego, California
3.5
8.9 mi
/ 725 ft gain
This hike is open year-round but is especially beautiful in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming and the spring is running. This trail offers good entry level mountain biking, with mostly flat well maintained trails and a couple of challenging but doable hills.
Campland to Crown Point and Bayside Walk
San Diego, California
10.6 mi
/ 243 ft gain
Campland to Crown Point and Bayside Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near La Jolla, California.
Hike to the Rope Swing in Tecolote Canyon
San Diego, California
4.0
4.4 mi
Tecolote Canyon offers a great opportunity to explore nature right in the heart of San Diego, whether it is a hike, run, or bike ride on the trails. But the best kept secret is perhaps a rope swing over the creek! The main trail starts off at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center, where there is ample parking in the lot and along the street leading up to it. Parking and access to t...
Kate O Sessions Memorial Park
San Diego, California
0.78 mi
/ 171 ft gain
Kate O Sessions Memorial Park is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.
Bonfire at Fiesta Island
San Diego, California
4.7
This island offers scenic views of of mission bay and if you're lucky, you can catch fireworks from Sea World. The bonfire rings are stationed around the island, so make sure you get there early to stake yours out, especially if you're headed there on the weekend. Dogs are allowed off leash at the beach, so the great news is your pup can go for a swim while you're there. Also be sure to bring s...
Fiesta Island Trail
San Diego, California
4.13 mi
/ 89 ft gain
Fiesta Island Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California,.
Fiesta Island Southern Loop
San Diego, California
1.88 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Fiesta Island Southern Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near San Diego, California.
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Palomar Mountain, California
Fry Creek Campground
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Fry Creek Campground is situated in the heart of Cleveland National Forest, uniquely located down the road from the world-famous...
Palomar Mountain, California
Observatory Campground
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Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class cente...
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Boulder Oaks Eqst
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Boulder Oaks offers equestrian and family sites in the scenic Cleveland National Forest, about an hour away from San Diego, Cali...
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El Prado Group
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El Prado Group Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreat...
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Laguna
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Laguna Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area...
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