Such a short but fun hike! I took the 1.4-mile round trip from N. Rios Ave to the top and back. The…read moreactual slot canyon portion is only about 0.5 miles, maybe even a little less, so the hike itself is pretty quick. The slots are definitely a tight squeeze, with a few more strenuous areas where you have to take large steps and maneuver your body. The ladder felt very sturdy and secure, which I appreciated. For reference, the widest part of my body is about 51 inches at the hips, and I was able to walk through the slots facing forward without having to rotate my body sideways. My pants definitely got a little dirty, though! So if you're wondering whether you'll fit, hopefully that gives you a better idea of how narrow some of the sections are. If you're claustrophobic, I probably wouldn't recommend going through the slot section. There is an alternative path that bypasses the slots and would be a much better option if tight spaces aren't your thing. The view at the top was beautiful and definitely worth the little climb! Overall, this was a very short, unique, and fun hike. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something quick and different!

What a fun hike. It has it all. Great view, easy to hike the only thing is when you reach the…read morerocks are very narrow and can be hard to climb the stairs. Great hike for pictures. Loved this place

039/2026/Feb This…read morescenic pedestrian path walk has a breath taking view!! It's not like a regular walk trail !! A panoramic view of the La Jolla coastline gave me a feeling of peace and tranquility just hearing the sound of the silent waves and bustling wind !!! Honestly the stairs are one too many for me so I just sat down and enjoyed the view from the wooden bench!

Coast Walk Trail stretches along Coast Drive south of La Jolla Cove. Street only Parking can be a…read morechallenge. This trial is among a favorite of my pup Fendi and myself. The terrain for the most part is natural and some recreated by the city using indigenous flora to be consistent with the rest of the coastal greenery. Especially like that your views of the ocean is unobstructed and easily accessible for those that are physically able to. I've only seen about 3 flights of stairs from the bluff to the beach. Be Careful! The steps are jagged stone/concrete and not equally measured. Whether you're walking along the upper bluffs or closer to the beach, it's exploratory and the salty cool beach breeze is exhilarating to start your day or with the sunset to end your day. Recommend!!

Lovely experience all around! A must do in the area!…read more We hiked all of the trails in one day and visited the Visitor's Center as well as the beach to get the full comprehensive experience. All of it was fantastic and the views were breathtaking. The hiking trails are easy in my opinion with some hills or steps on one of them. You can pick what you want to do/from different trails and get out and enjoy the scenery. Of all my things to do in this area, this is one of my favorites for the scenery. I can't recommend it enough!

First time visiting Torrey Pines State Reserve, and the hiking trails and park itself were…read moreabsolutely stunning. We had limited time at the reserve, so we entered through the south entrance and paid $20 to enter and park. We then made our way up to the visitor center and had no issues finding parking. During our visit, we did the Guy Fleming Trail, which is a very easy and scenic 0.8-mile loop. The cliff views were dramatic and beautiful, and we also loved that the trail felt very peaceful and quiet. Afterward, we drove down to the beach lot and walked along the beach for about an hour to admire the cliffs from below. Overall, it was an amazing visit and one of our favorite stops in San Diego. I would definitely return again.

Tried this hike a couple of times. Short and sweet with some scrambling/ mildly challenging areas…read more Beautiful views and ends in blacks beach. Lots of paragliders that glide off glider port nearby.

I had heard a lot about the "Ho Chi Minh Trail" and finally tried it over a recent weekend. I am…read morenot sure who discovered or developed this hike, but it felt like, "Hey, let's follow the natural erosion of the land and create a shortcut to Black's Beach from the residences in La Jolla Farms." The number of people who were either barefooted or were wearing flip flops to make this trek really surprised me. I was wearing hiking shoes and was fortunate to only pick up a couple of minor scrapes along the way. The views of the canyons, the bluffs, and the hang gliders overhead were very beautiful so there were plenty of photo opportunities. I felt the hassle to descend towards the beach was not worth the short journey. The path was only about 3/4 mile in distance one way which I completed in about 20 minutes. Trekking poles were not at all useful, and they became a hindrance in a few areas. This was a hike in which you should NOT bring children or dogs. If you have a fear of heights, then you may also want to think twice before trying this trail. There were at least two or three very treacherous spots in which a slip could lead to a nasty fall with a concussion, sprain, fracture, or even death as an outcome. There are many other hiking locations in San Diego County that are more rewarding than the La Jolla Trail.

Maple Canyon Trail is a sweet urban joy, and I love stopping here after work for an easy stroll…read more This trail begins at the end of a residential street that's very limited for parking - but I usually find a spot, It's quite different after renovation over the past two years. It's less quaint, but maybe safer terrain. The trail is much wider, the logs for having a break or climbing are gone, they replaced the bridges, and they've installed terracing with decorative concrete blocks where the creek runs in spring. I think it's flowing underground so those areas are now managed to avoid soggy earth? I love this spot in spring, so we'll see if the daisies and nasturtiums return. It's fun to get a glimpse of planes landing at the airport while having a walk through the canyon. The trail goes under the First Street bridge and the Quince Street bridge. I love hearing the birds in this space. Last night my Merlin Bird app picked up the typical, plus wrens, oriole, munia, towhee, and more.

Was a bit muddy the day I came as it rained early in the morning. Also, there was a section that…read morewas blocked off due to construction or repairs so I only walked a little past the bridge.

I love hiking this trail! It is never too busy and the views are amazing. The best part is you can…read morestart at different location and increase or decrease the hike time based on your fitness level. Plenty of parking if you park at the baseball field and they open at 6am. It is mostly flat with slight inclines during the hike but it's no too bad. The challenge comes if you decide to hike down to the actual waterfall because it is a bit steep but there is plenty of space to view it from the top of the cliff.

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve is a great place to come out to hit the trails. There are several…read moretrails and I do plan to hit all of them up at some point. The trail I went on was well worn and went through canyon and up the hill towards the Qualcomm parking lot and down the hill on path leading back the parking lot off Sorrento Valley Blvd. on the west side of the preserve. It was a very nice walk and hike. In the canyon, there were a lot of beautiful Californian live oak trees, Californian Sycamores, and Freemont Cotton Woods, not to mention a lot of native shrubs and flowering plants. I was surprised to find wild squash vines fruiting in many places near the seasonal stream. I enjoyed the paths when they found their way through the shade of all the giant trees. I do look forward to exploring more of the canyon and what has to offer. The next hike will be to the seasonal waterfall.

Hubby and I hiking spot Cowels mountain beautiful place to…read morevisit Bring your hiking boots and night light for evening trails after sunset

A local and tourist fav!…read more Cowles Mountain is a San Diego classic and the highest point in the city (~1,593 ft.), which means this short hike hits HARD! The main trail is about 3 miles round-trip with a steady, rocky incline. Be prepared to have your heart pumping fast with some heavy breathing. Who needs a warm up? Just come here! There are other trails in the surrounding areas and the popular 5-Peak Challenge. It's on my bucket list for sure! Cowles is one of the most popular hikes in San Diego, so the timing matters. Early weekday mornings are ideal unless you enjoy crowds. Parking is usually easy with street spots and a small lot if you're lucky. There's a restroom, but not fully stocked or well-maintained. So use if absolutely necessary. Bring enough water (especially on a hot day), wear good shoes with grip since it can get rocky along the trail. Don't forget to stop a few times to admire the view on the way up! The payoff is worth it. You get a 360 degree view of San Diego from the oceans to the mountains. Short, steep, sweaty, and effective! 4 stars on a good day and still one of my favorite quick workouts to get the adrenaline pumping!

Good hike, the trails get a little confusing and could be marked a little better, but a nice hike,…read morenot very challenging, but a nice walk through nature, one trail, that starts to climb is fairly narrow, be careful. I saw a snake, didn't look threatening, but I don't know much about snakes, other favorite being the black mamba #Kobe!!! Another hiker alerted us that she had seen a few snakes on the way coming up, we were headed down, but didn't run into them. One trail runs along a creek, very peaceful. A wedding was taking place at the oak trail center. There's also a nice lap you could do around the reservoir, check out the personalized rock collection or leave one of your own!

If you're looking to do an easy nature trail walk, I recommend this one! Right from the start you…read moresee a lake scenery with lots of trees and plants on the water. There were trees with yellow leaves because it's fall. Didn't see much wild life. There were bridges and streams. No steep hills. Beautiful views and atmosphere.