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    Maple Canyon Trail

    4.0 (20 reviews)

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    Trail forever closed. Incoming condos.
    Joe H.

    I used to enjoy walking this trail. However the trail is closed now as they are building in this canyon. This will be condos when it is finished and there will be no trail, it's closed.

    Another one of the 7 bridges as part of the famous 7 bridge walk.
    K B.

    San Diego has so many natural secret trails that are breath taking 365 days of the year. Even when it rains in Southern California the ground and dirt is easy to run atop. If you are seeking a nature trail, in the middle of the city, that is a quick motivator and quiet, Maple Canyon can deliver. Easy terrain for biking, jogging, walking pets and holding hands. All ages can enjoy the flat easy 1.6 mile turnaround and little toddlers scramble with joy and exploration. Those of us that live in the community love this trail. Please clean up after your pets and respect our community.

    Marilyn N.

    Great hike with kids, lots of fun things to explore like this giant tree! The path is pretty flat except for the entrance where you go down a dirt path on the foot of the bridge. It doesn't loop so when you end at the residential area, walking back to your car through the hilly street was actually harder than just turning around and going back on the trail.

    Beth G.

    Great trail nestled in Banker's Hill. It is rather short. Walking slow, you should be able to go down (or up) and back in 45 minutes or so. It is beautiful canyon and feels quite naturey for being right in the city! Neither end of the trail has a great parking situation. You will be parking on the street in the neighborhood, but Google Maps can help you get your car to either end. I am thankful for this little spot. It's a nice substitute from walking throughout the neighborhood/Balboa Park-- though those areas are beautiful, too!

    Jack M.

    This is a very cool trail not well known except for the locals. I checked it out on a Sunday morning and it was being lightly traveled. The trail is cool because you can start at one end of town and end up at another. I started on third, went across the wooden bridge, took a right and quickly found the steep wooden stairs and dirt path heading down to the approximate 2 mile trail. The path heading down can be a little slippery so were appropriate shoes or be careful. The trail eventually turned into Maple St. and T-boned State St. near W. Laural St., but nor before I could enjoy a scenic natural patch in the middle of the city. I enjoyed the trail with its mix of indigenous and non native plants, such as the large mature Date Palms that certainly stand out from the beginning of the trail on third and and Quince. The trail is completely worn dirt and has a seasonal stream that runs along it. The trail is ideal for walking the pouch on a leash or course. My plan was to walk down to State street, find a place to get some eat and then walk back up, which I did. I thought it was a good plan.

    Andi B.

    Great little trail in the middle of the city. Wide trail, beautiful foliage, cool under-bridge. Two entrances...we took the one at the end of Maple St.

    Start of the trail by the third street side of the bridge.
    Carolyn G.

    Great urban trail for a nice stroll with your dogs or little ones. I work one block from the Quince trailhead and never knew this was here. I always assumed this canyon was filled with rattlesnakes, rodents, skunks and maybe even a coyote or bobcat. However, it's really not... The only wild life we saw was a bunch of squirrels. We parked on Fourth by the Quince St. bridge and walked over the bridge. Once you reach the other side of the bridge (on Third), turn right and you'll see the path on your right. You head down to the bottom and walk for about 3/4 of a mile. At the end, you can either turn around or walk up through the neighborhood, which we chose. You end up at the Spruce St. suspension bridge and then you'll only a few blocks from where you started. The whole thing was 2 miles and my fitbit claimed we went up 20 flights of stairs. So it's not an epically long hike, but perfect if you want a quick workout in a central location.

    Adam S.

    A pretty small trail but irs a great location. You get a good view on the bankers hill area and its very peaceful. Its great for a power stroll and offers good incline distances. If your looking to explore the natural beauty of bankers hill or just want to get a good cardio workout in without heading out of downtown, this is a good trail to do it.

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