One of the best short hikes into the Grand Canyon is taking the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge. This 3-mile hike descends 1,100 feet into the Grand Canyon and offers spectacular views. It is a nice workout and not too strenuous for the average hiker. Starting Point: South Kaibab Trailhead bus stop near Yaki…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve provides some of the best hiking opportunities in the city of San Diego. This is our guide to Hiking Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Overview In 1959, a large area of San Diego was set aside as a 2, 000 acres state park, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This area…
With all kinds of trails, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s best places for hiking. One of our favorite hikes was to the beach along Broken Hill Trail. This trail had been closed for several years but as of October 2020 has reopened fully restored. This is our guide to hiking…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions. There are many hiking opportunities, but arguably the most exciting is the hike from the visitor’s center down to the beach. This is our guide to taking Torrey Pines Broken Hills Trail to the beach. Starting Point: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve…
San Diego has wonderful opportunities for hiking. This is our guide to the Top 10 San Diego Hikes. The focus is on family-friendly hikes that are near the coast. Overview San Diego County is huge with entire mountain and desert regions. Fun Diego Family has many guides to hikes in those area. However, the focus…
In 1869, early founders of San Diego set aside 1,400 acres as a “City Park.” Today Balboa Park is home to many museums and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It is also home to some great urban hiking. This is our guide to hiking what is currently Balboa Park Trail 31. Starting Point: Park Blvd…
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…
Sycamore Canyon County Preserve is 2,272 acre open space park operated by San Diego County. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, but a highlight is the short hike to the 325-acre Goodan Ranch. Starting Point: Goodan Ranch Staging Area, 16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Length: 2.5 miles Elevation: 200 foot gain…
Grasslands Loop trail at San Diego’s Mission Trails Regional Park is an easy 2-mile hike. It is a perfect hike for families with children, but it can also be combined with other hikes in the park. Starting Point: 2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119 (by Kumeyaay Lake Campground entrance) Length: 2 miles…
Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails. North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park. This hike is an alternative route up the mountain along Perimeter Trail starting East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East…