I live across from the park and I will state that the trails are amazing. There are trails for…read moreeveryone with different types of difficulty. Go early in the morning or after 5ish as it gets very hot in the summer. Happy hiking!

I was excited to discover this park recently, and had a fun time checking out the Visitor's Center…read more(mostly the outside as it closes at 5 pm and we arrived a few minutes before on our first visit) .We took a short hike nearby (the Visitor's Loop, about 1.5 miles). This park encompasses a mind-boggling 6,000+ acres, with 43+ miles of trails...the rugged, hilly landscape is pretty amazing. We're looking forward to hiking some of the other trails, one near a historic dam (Old Mission Dam) and a lake or two (or more). There is a campground somewhere. I'd bring water and sunscreen and a hat, as there isn't a lot of shade. There are several places I think you can park but it's confusing...I'd start with the Visitor's Center parking lot. There was construction going on when we last visited. Most of the parking lots closest to the Center and nearest the trailheads close at 7 during the summer (earlier during the winter months, check out the website for accurate hours). I'm only giving the park four stars for its limited and confusing parking after hours and lack of helpful information provided when I was at the visitor's center on a subsequent visit. There is no parking or entrance fee, though, so that is a plus....

Nice walking trail, dogs allowed, must be on leash. It is next to a church. I did not find a…read moreparking lot. Will definitely return with my pup.

This former military testing base might be the quietest trail I've been on during a weekday. It's…read morenestled in between residential neighborhoods. There are a handful of dogs walking leashed and unleashed and a handful of people running the trails. I couldn't find a parking lot or street parking so I entered through the side via one of the residential neighborhoods. Not sure how deep it goes but I got to about a hour in before we turned back. Trails are super clean. Some shade with some big trees but it's mostly shrubs and tall grass. All in all...It's 3 stars for lack of parking and very few signage. As a BIPOC I got a few odd stares as I was parking but on the trail I got more smiles.

A great hike on the easy side of moderate! There are points of this hike where you do climb up some…read moresteps and rocks, but it's not strenuous if you have a decent baseline level of fitness. The thing I liked most about this hike is that even with elevation changes, you're not right next to a cliff to your side. As someone who is afraid of heights, I'm glad I was able to find a place I can get a workout in nature where I don't have to be scared the whole time. It was worth the drive from San Diego and I'd do it again.

I've done this trail a few times now. On my most recent visit, I picked a cloudy day in May since…read morethere's basically no shade on the entire trail. I started around 7:30am, and there were already a lot of people heading back down, probably people who came earlier to catch the sunrise. The trail itself is easy to moderate, well marked, and has really nice views both on the way up and on the way back down. Lots of parking in a big lot.

This is a surprising hidden gem!…read more - lots of parking - not terribly busy - restrooms and trashcans on site - extensive trail options - dog friendly - horseback trails - kid/family friendly - good views - shaded picnic-friendly areas I came here with my dog around 11 on a Sunday. It is pretty warm out this way, so definitely more of a winter/early spring/late fall location. There's NICE restrooms on site. The initial trail area has lots of flat and shaded regions for picnics or just sitting to enjoy nature. Multiple trash receptacles. I even saw a sign for drinking water (although I didn't look further into this so I can't confirm if there actually is). There are TONS of trail options and spinoffs. Nearly all trails marked and those listed on the all trails map appear to be well maintained. This is not solely an out and back or loop trail though. I would definitely recommend downloading the map in advance so you don't get lost as directions are not clearly marked once on the trail. It does also appear that they are building some sort of community or information structure. At the main trail section (where all the oak trees and flat area for picnics are) there is also a guided storybook trail for kids, where every 50-100 feet there is a wooden box with a numbered page from a Dr Seuss book to help keep kids engaged and moving along the trail. Views are very pretty, especially if you make the hike up towards the water tower. I would consider this trail moderately busy. Between 11:15 when we started and 12:15 when we ended, we encountered ~6 groups/families of hikers, one person on horseback, and a couple of people with dogs. All dogs were leashed. Once we got out to the main section/incline of the hike though, we encountered far fewer people. All in all, a beautiful spot and I would highly recommend this hike if you're looking for a casual walk or a family nature day!

A fairy tale-like space. We started a hike at the base of the mountain near the Walmart parking…read morelot and stopped here before the summit. There is a small "Hansel and Gretel" house to explore and rocks to scramble. If you decide to hike you get a nice overlook of Escondido.

Not a bad little walking trail. Probably better in the winter and after some good rainfall because…read morethere is a little creek that runs through some of it. Overall I walked about 1.4 miles, could have gone further through a little bunny trail but decided to turn back as I was unsure where it was going to lead me. Saw one other person walking there as well.

I would definitely consider this one of my top five trails in San Diego! The Greenbelt Hiking Trail…read morewas an easy walking trail with tons of greenery. I felt like I was transported out of San Diego and into a far-away forest. I only saw two other people on my walk, which was nice. I felt at one with nature! *A little tricky to find via maps directions. For this trailhead you will need to park in the residential area at the intersection, as there is no parking permitted along Antigua Blvd.

Great trail for people and dogs. Some steep climbs can be rocky and you can easily loose your…read morefooting on the assent and decent. Recommending to arrive early as possible as the dry heat can be a bear. Bring lots of water to keep the pupers from overheating. There are a few picnic spots to rest. Once you have hit the lower creek you have hit half way. Cross the bubble creek and get your feet wet!

Great hike, some elevated climbs. We did it in August so it was pretty dry and hot, but we…read moremanaged! Take pictures next to cows by the creek.

A trail that isn't meant for sight seeing and fun. This trail is definitely meant for sport. 12…read moremiles out & back you get little downtime as you will be engaged on your hike to the peak, as well as your hike back to the parking lot. The Lot does open at 8am but many hikers park on the side of the road. Start early, definitely before sunrise, the sun will definitely become a factor. Pack more water than expected. Temperature's do rise fast and there is little shade. Please wear proper hiking shoes as there are parts of the trail have a lot of loose rocks. Hiking poles are definitely a plus. I recommend using the weather app to know what kind of weather you will be in the day of your hike and so you could wear proper attire. The earlier you start your hike the better, stay safe!!

Completed the Memorial Day Warrior challenge and this mountain continues to be one of my favorite…read more It's is like a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs. I didn't take a lot of picture, but it was an absolutely gorgeous day... 73 degrees high. The rangers were out but I came too late to collect my badges. maybe next year. What a great event and it really brings together the local hiking community. Much thanks to the county of San Diego Parks! Please come and create your own adventure.

A hidden gem. In the middle of a heavily developed area that has plenty of small, manicured parks…read moredesigned around baseball diamonds and jungle gyms (there's nothing wrong with those!) this is the opposite. Twenty-nine heavily wooded acres - large enough to feel like you're in the wilderness, with a small creek (which would probably be bigger if we weren't in the middle of a 6 month drought), and a few lighty groomed trails. It was literally empty at 1:30 on a hot Saturday afternoon. It was hot out, but under the shade of the huge trees it was very comfortable, extremely peacefull.

I found this park as part of my goal to find local parks and trails amid the COVID-19 outbreak to…read moreget some exercise. It's a 29 acre natural preserve park with out equipment nor restrooms; but it does offer a small creek that meanders through the park. Also, the park has a mature eucalyptus grove, a trail that finds its way around the perimeter of the park, and wild grassy open areas. It's not a maintained open area. You can bring your dogs for a walk. The trail is not very long and it's pretty easy, accept when you have to cross near the creek. It's nice to see these open spaces between communities.