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Park, Hiking Trail, and Campground
San Carlos, San Diego
"The Visitor center Trial is really small and simple for beginners.."(3 Tips)
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Such a lovely place to go for a walk or a hike!!!! Winter time is obviously the best time to go but early morning is always the best time summer or winter!
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Nice trails and good signage. Leashes are required for dogs and rangers enforce this pretty well. I always feel safe taking my dig here.
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SalJuly 18, 2016Just 15-20 min from San Diego downtown. Good for hiking, not in the summer (too hot). Oaks trail goes near a creek. Good campground for a quick escape!Upvote3DownvoteUpvoted Mar 23
Jokie TolentinoMay 18, 2019Take the trails less traveled. But beware of the rattlers! There are tons of them out in Spring.
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nika martinezSeptember 28, 2014Nice park with a good amount of trail to run, hike or MTB.
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James RhedinMarch 22, 2014Bring water and poopy bags for your dogs. Please don't just leave their waste on the trailUpvote1Downvote
Chuck EliasAugust 3, 2013Signs on the paths are unhelpful. They tell you what trails there are but not which direction to follow them. We talked to at least 5 people who agreed with us that the map was also not very good.Upvote3Downvote- Manny PerezMarch 28, 2016The Visitor center Trial is really small and simple for beginners.. You can't go wrong with this place.Upvote1Downvote
Stick to the trails near the visitor center and dam to avoid the giant crowds on Cowles Mountain.UpvoteDownvote
Jon HinkleJanuary 23, 2014Lots of trails to walk or run on...great scenery.....just go and enjoy!Upvote1Downvote
- Aileen BrockJuly 7, 2013Not the prettiest hike around, but worth a shot. Fairly easy hiking.UpvoteDownvote
air conditioning in the visitor centerUpvote1Downvote
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra Trl (Mission Gorge Rd.)
San Diego, CA 92119
United States
San Diego, CA 92119
United States
Enjoy hiking trails and overnight camping on nearly 700 acres...(Show more)
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(619) 668-3281
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"On days like these, be sure to bring water. Not just for yourself, but for your dog as well. It's a strenuous hike."
Korki Miller - 8.3
"Rentals for kayaks or motor boats are fun and reasonably priced! Nice people and great fun activities to do."
Austin Narduzzi - 8.2
"About 5 mile trail. It's an amazing view. You can see all the way downtown, the ocean, and a lot more."
Farrah Appleby
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