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Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA

Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA

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Created by Sharp HealthCare • Updated On: March 16, 2013

Our fine city offers many beautiful outdoor trails, walking paths and terrific hikes to take advantage of at any time of year.

Batiquitos Lagoon is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

1. Batiquitos Lagoon

7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad, CA
Lake · 9 tips and reviews
Cowles Mountain is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

2. Cowles Mountain

8.7
Navajo Rd (at Golfcrest Dr), San Diego, CA
Mountain · Lake Murray · 67 tips and reviews
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

3. Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

8.6
8833 Harmony Grove Rd, Escondido, CA
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Florida Canyon Native Plant Reserve is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

4. Florida Canyon Native Plant Reserve

Florida Dr & Zoo Pl (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · Balboa Park · No tips or reviews
Iron Mountain Trailhead is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

5. Iron Mountain Trailhead

9.0
Highway 67, Poway, CA
Hiking Trail · 13 tips and reviews
Lake Miramar Reservoir is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

6. Lake Miramar Reservoir

8.7
10710 Scripps Lake Dr, San Diego, CA
Reservoir · Scripps Ranch · 44 tips and reviews
Lake Poway is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

7. Lake Poway

8.7
14644 Lake Poway Rd. (Espola), San Diego, CA
Lake · 19 tips and reviews
Mission Bay Park is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

8. Mission Bay Park

9.1
W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Park · Mission Beach · 68 tips and reviews
Mission Gorge is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

9. Mission Gorge

8.2
1 Father Junipero Serra Trl (at Mission Trails Regional Park), San Diego, CA
Hiking Trail · San Carlos · 16 tips and reviews
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of Best Hiking and Walking Paths in San Diego, CA.

10. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

9.6
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd (at Highway 101), San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · 68 tips and reviews