Mission Trails Regional Park is great for hiking. However, it is also a paradise for rock climbers. Climbers Loop Trail is a short 1-mile trail that takes you to the best rock-climbing areas. Starting Point: Father Junipero Serra Trail near Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center Length: 1 mile Elevation: 400 foot gain and loss…
Mission Trails Regional Park is great for hiking. There are also plenty of mountain biking trails. For those looking for an easier ride through the park the paved 2-mile Father Junipero Serra Trail is great for a family bike ride. Starting Point: Old Mission Dam or Visitor’s Center, Mission Trails Regional Park Length: 4 miles…
Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails. Kwaay Paay Peak is an incredibly scenic hike that also remains uncrowded. Starting Point: Old Mission Dam, Mission Trails Regional Park Length: 2.5 to 3 miles Elevation: 900 foot gain and loss Type: out-and-back with loop…
Encinitas is a beach town just north of San Diego. One of the best places to visit is the free Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship. Located on the cliffs above the beach, this is one of the most scenic areas in coastal San Diego County. WEBSITE: http://www.encinitastemple.org/ You cannot miss the Self-Realization Fellowship as…
Fleet Week is an opportunity for the public to see San Diego’s rich military tradition in action. This fall event offers free public tours of ships and entertainment at Broadway Pier in downtown. WEBSITE: https://fleetweeksandiego.org/ Fleet Week was created in 1997 to honor and celebrate the men and women of the military through public events. …
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to hike all 60-miles of trails in Mission Trails Regional Park. In the process we are building our own custom hikes. This is short level-2 hike that goes halfway up Kwaay Paay Peak. Starting Point: Old Mission Dam, Mission Trails Regional Park Length: 1 mile Elevation: 250 foot…
Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At its heart is a state-of-the-art visitor’s center. This should be your first stop when visiting Mission Trails. WEBSITE: https://mtrp.org/visitor-center/ The Mission Trails area is massive and expanding. However, unlike the expansion in much of urban San Diego, Mission Trails…
With over 60 miles of hiking trails, Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. This is our guide to hiking Mission Trails. Overview WEBSITE: https://mtrp.org/ Mission Trails Regional Park was started in 1974. It continues to grow today as new areas are added. Currently…
Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Only eight miles from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails seems miles away from city life. This is our core guide to Mission Trails Regional Park. Overview WEBSITE: https://mtrp.org/ Mission Trails Regional Park was started in 1974. It continues to grow…
Lake Murray Reservoir is part of San Diego’s massive Mission Trails Regional Park. This area is great for boating, fishing and general recreation. It also has a paved biking/jogging trail that is perfect for the entire family. This is our guide to the Lake Murray Bike Trail. Starting Point: Lake Murray Rest Area, 5650 Kiowa…