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Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in San Diego County

Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 24+ hiker reviews.

9 selected trails
24+ reviews
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1
Mount Helix, California trail - hiking in San Diego County
Beginner

Mount Helix, California

4.0 (24 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
#1 San Diego County
1.6 km
Total distance
61 m
Elevation gain
2
Coyote Mountain, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Coyote Mountain, California

973 M
Elevation gain
3
Coyote Mountain, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Coyote Mountain, California

973 M
Elevation gain
4
Morgan Hill, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Morgan Hill, California

1719 M
Elevation gain
5
Morgan Hill, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Morgan Hill, California

1719 M
Elevation gain
6
Point Loma, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Point Loma, California

122 M
Elevation gain
7
Point Loma, California trail - hiking in San Diego County

Point Loma, California

122 M
Elevation gain
8
Salton Sea trail - hiking in San Diego County
Beginner

Salton Sea

1.6 KM
Total distance
3 m
Elevation gain
9
Salton Sea trail - hiking in San Diego County
Beginner

Salton Sea

1.6 KM
Total distance
3 m
Elevation gain

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