Hiking trails near San Diego, CA
40 trails within 75 miles · 7 with detail pages · 10 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of San Diego. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to San Diego
Coastal Trail View of Shaw’s Agave Patch
6 miles from San Diego · ~10 min
Chaparral View Between Coastal Trail Staircases
6 miles from San Diego · ~10 min
Coastal Trail Southern Clearing View
6 miles from San Diego · ~10 min
Coastal Trail View of the Kelp Forest
6 miles from San Diego · ~10 min
South Poway Trail
18 miles from San Diego · ~30 min
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of San Diego
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Loop | — | Local | 4 mi | ~10 min |
| Tecolote Canyon Trail | — | Local | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Coastal Trail View of Shaw’s Agave Patch | — | 6 mi | ~10 min | |
| Chaparral View Between Coastal Trail Staircases | — | 6 mi | ~10 min | |
| Coastal Trail Southern Clearing View | — | 6 mi | ~10 min | |
| Coastal Trail View of the Kelp Forest | — | 6 mi | ~10 min | |
| Oceanfront Walk | — | Local | 7 mi | ~10 min |
| Carmel Mission Trail | — | 17 mi | ~30 min | |
| South Poway Trail | — | Local | 18 mi | ~30 min |
| California Mission Trail | — | Regional | 20 mi | ~35 min |
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switchbacks Trail | — | 26 mi | ~45 min | |
| Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail | — | 27 mi | ~45 min | |
| Coast to Crest Trail | — | Regional | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Eucalyptus Trail | — | 28 mi | ~50 min | |
| Hidden Valley Trail | — | 29 mi | ~50 min | |
| Robertson Ranch West | — | 31 mi | ~55 min | |
| Robertson Ranch East | — | 31 mi | ~55 min | |
| Solar Walk | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Serpentine Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Monkey Flower Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Lake Loop Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Viewpoint Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Gnatcatcher Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Cudweed Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Oak Riparian Loop Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| East Loop Trail | — | 32 mi | ~55 min | |
| Eagle Peak Trail | — | 33 mi | ~55 min | |
| Lake Wohlford Trails | — | Local | 33 mi | ~55 min |
| Black Oak Trail | — | 37 mi | ~1.1 hr | |
| Hellhole Canyon County Preserve | — | Local | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Eastside Trail | — | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr | |
| Kitchen Creek Falls Trail | — | Local | 40 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Sunrise Trailhead Trail | — | Local | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Kanaka Loop Trail | — | Local | 42 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Pioneer Mail Trail | — | Local | 42 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Wilderness Gardens Preserve Trails | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Desert View Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| 3rd Gate Trail | — | Local | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Palm Springs Loop | — | Local | 55 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail | — | Local | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full California hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.