50 Best Short Hikes San Diego [Paperback]

Discover the Best Hikes in Southern Californias Showpiece City

Beaches, urban settings, nature preserves, and mountain peaks beckon locals and visitors alike. Join longtime residents Don Endicott and the late Jerry Schad in one of Americas most stunning metro environments. Enjoy sidewalk strolls in historic neighborhoods. Hike to wildflowers, waterfalls, and panoramic vistas that are sure to keep your camera clicking. Whether you have an hour or all day,50 Best Short Hikes: San Diegoserves up diverse routes within 30 miles of San Diegos central core.

Experience 50 easy-to-find, easy-to-follow trails, from 1 to 8 miles in length. Explore beautiful locales like Del Mar Crest and Beach, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, Rice Canyon, La Jollas Coastline, and Hollenbeck Preserve. The books at-a-glance hike descriptions and complete route details ensure that you know what to expect before you begin. Plus, youll know where you are and where to go with overview maps for 5 urban regions, 50 trail maps, and even GPS coordinates for each trailhead.

Acknowledgments

The Very Best Short Hikes

Introduction

Using This Book

Map Legend

Coastal North County

• Hosp Grove
• Guajome Regional Park
• Batiquitos Lagoon
• Swamis Beach
• San Elijo Lagoon
• Del Mar Crest & Beach

Inland North County

• Double Peak
• Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
• Del Dios Gorge
• Bernardo Mountain
• Sikes Adobe and Mule Hill
• Jack Creek Meadow
• San Pasqual Trails South
• Barnett Ranch Preserve
• Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
• Lake Poway Loop
• Iron Mountain
• Woodson Mountain

Coastal & Central San Diego

• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
• Los Pe?asquitos Canyon
• La Jolla Shores
• Coast Walk
• Soledad Mountain
• Marian Bear Memorial Park
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