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Mission Trails Regional Park

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Just a few minutes from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional park has hiking trails, campgrounds, fishing, picnic facilities, and lots of wide …

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Mar 28, 2025
Based on reviews, we decided to rent a car and check out the trails. If you're coming from San Diego GPS may tell you to turn left on Jackson. Doing so will take you to a parking lot, but if you go…Full review by MichiganFloyd
Oct 22, 2024
The San Diego Natural History Museum recommended this trail on its “ Ten Great Hikes for Fall”. They were so right. There was so much wildlife to enjoy and on a Monday morning it was peaceful and se…Full review by Drew_Baxter_YYZ
Oct 3, 2023
Great area for hiking and viewing wildlife. Clear trails to follow, we only had time to do the 1.5 mile walk, but would definitely recommend.Full review by Go58534744384
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Questions & answers

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Are dogs allowed on trails
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Yes, but cleaning up after your dog is required
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are there any paved paths or easy flat trails to push a toddler in a stroller? Not a jogger stroller, but a traditional small …
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are there any paved paths or easy flat trails to push a toddler in a stroller? Not a jogger stroller, but a traditional small collapsable stroller.
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Yes there are. You can walk from the visitors center to the other side of mission hills (Santee) it's flat & paved. Or park in the lots in Santee (not paved) and walk to the paved road that will …
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Yes there are. You can walk from the visitors center to the other side of mission hills (Santee) it's flat & paved. Or park in the lots in Santee (not paved) and walk to the paved road that will end up at the visitors center. It's a very nice walk. There is a stream/San Diego river you walk by. Have always felt safe
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Answer by Renee L · Sep 3, 2016
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What is the easiest beginner hike
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It will probably be the trail near the Old Mission Dam hike, I don't recall the name of it but you can't miss it if you're at the dam.
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Answer by Geri A · Jun 27, 2016
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How do I get there using public transportation from Old Town Station in San Diego?
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Sorry that this is late, but we just got done visiting. You'd want to either use the green line of the trolley car system (which really is more of a subway or monorail type of system!) to Santee, …
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Sorry that this is late, but we just got done visiting. You'd want to either use the green line of the trolley car system (which really is more of a subway or monorail type of system!) to Santee, and change over to metro transit with the bus (I forget which number bus line) at the San Diego State University stop. The transit system in San Diego is one of the best in the country (if not the world) and very easy to utilize!
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Answer by Brad C · May 9, 2017
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Park along the road prior to the gates, or in the dirt parking lots next to the visitors center
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Weekend visitors can stay at the kumeyaay lake campground with 46 campsites
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If you like hiking, there are 40 miles of challenging trails, including the popular trek up cowles mountain
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You'll definitely want to bring lights if you go during late afternoon
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In the summers the gorge can be extremely hot in the direct sun
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Take the trail north through the chaparral plants, including laurel sumac, chamise, buckwheat, and chaparral broom
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This trail is most enjoyable from roughly february through may
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The kumeyaay lake campground is also available for camping on weekends by reservation only
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The trail is accessible year round, but summer months will be quite hot, and there is little shade on the trail
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This is an easy hiking and equestrian trail that starts near the visitor center and generally follows the San Diego River
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Great place to take your pet for a leashed stroll around the lake
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Bicycling and hiking is also permitted here
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In winter and/or after rains, prepare to get your feet wet if water is flowing
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I recommend you visit the trails in late winter and spring when the wildflowers are blooming
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Within the boundaries of the park lies lake murray reservoir which is open for shore fishing and private boating
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One route will take you to the summit of cowles mountain
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Mission trails regional park deserves an itinerary spot for activity and nature-oriented travelers looking to distance themselves from the crowds
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Mission trails park is a beautiful wildness area featuring a series of hiking trails
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