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Hiking Trails in San Diego

19 hiking trails for kids in San Diego, CA, ranked by real ratings and reviews.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
#1 pick Hiking with Kids

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

4.8(14,991)4.8 out of 5 stars, 14991 reviews

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
#2 pick Hiking with Kids

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

4.8(7,967)4.8 out of 5 stars, 7967 reviews

Ladera St, San Diego

Mission Trails Regional Park
#3 pick Hiking with Kids

Mission Trails Regional Park

4.8(7,712)4.8 out of 5 stars, 7712 reviews

1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego

Cowles Mountain Trailhead
Hiking with Kids

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

4.8(1,889)4.8 out of 5 stars, 1889 reviews

7001 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Hiking with Kids

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

4.7(1,453)4.7 out of 5 stars, 1453 reviews

8833 Harmony Grove Rd, Escondido

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
Hiking with Kids

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

4.6(1,426)4.6 out of 5 stars, 1426 reviews

5180 Tecolote Rd, San Diego

Penasquitos Creek Waterfall
Hiking with Kids

Penasquitos Creek Waterfall

4.7(1,002)4.7 out of 5 stars, 1002 reviews

Penasquitos Creek Falls, San Diego

Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)
Hiking with Kids

Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)

4.8(659)4.8 out of 5 stars, 659 reviews

San Diego

Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve
Hiking with Kids

Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve

4.6(598)4.6 out of 5 stars, 598 reviews

12020 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego

Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak
Hiking with Kids

Mission Trails-Kwaay Paay Peak

4.8(350)4.8 out of 5 stars, 350 reviews

Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego

Marian Bear Memorial Park
Hiking with Kids

Marian Bear Memorial Park

4.5(481)4.5 out of 5 stars, 481 reviews

5491 Genesee Ave, San Diego

Rose Canyon Open Space Park
Hiking with Kids

Rose Canyon Open Space Park

4.5(423)4.5 out of 5 stars, 423 reviews

Regents Rd, San Diego

Inspiration Point
Hiking with Kids

Inspiration Point

4.6(261)4.6 out of 5 stars, 261 reviews

Inspiration Point Way, San Diego

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trailhead
Hiking with Kids

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trailhead

4.7(220)4.7 out of 5 stars, 220 reviews

Parking lot, 4300 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego

Mission Trails Regional Park
Hiking with Kids

Mission Trails Regional Park

4.9(86)4.9 out of 5 stars, 86 reviews

&, Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego

Switzer Open Space
Hiking with Kids

Switzer Open Space

4.6(106)4.6 out of 5 stars, 106 reviews

2800 Maple St, San Diego

Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area
Hiking with Kids

Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

4.6(81)4.6 out of 5 stars, 81 reviews

4600-4616 Genesee Ave, San Diego

Juniper Canyon
Hiking with Kids

Juniper Canyon

4.3(101)4.3 out of 5 stars, 101 reviews

Juniper St, San Diego

Cedar Ridge Park Canyon
Hiking with Kids

Cedar Ridge Park Canyon

4.5(41)4.5 out of 5 stars, 41 reviews

San Diego

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