Chula Vista, California

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Chula Vista

  • Julian, California

    Blair Valley Trail

    11.4 mi / 873 ft gain
    Blair Valley Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Julian, California.
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  • Pauma Valley, California

    Boucher Trail and Palomar Mountain Loop

    5.0
    estled within Palomar Mountain State Park in Pauma Valley, California, the Boucher Trail and Palomar Mountain Loop offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding experience. This 9-mile loop trail is renowned for its lush forests, panoramic vistas, and the historic Boucher Hill Fire Lookout. On aver...
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  • Palomar Mountain, California

    Lower Doane and French Valley

    5.0
    3.03 mi / 344 ft gain
    When it comes to Palomar Mountain State Park, most people stick to Doane Lake and Upper Doane Valley. Yet on the far right of the parking lot at Doane Pond, there is actually a trailhead that will guide you to a completely different section of the park. The Lower Doane Valley trail is, in my opti...
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  • Palomar Mountain, California

    Thunder Spring and Chimney Flat Loop

    3.5
    3.92 mi / 781 ft gain
    Palomar Mountain is the hidden gem of San Diego. Well, not so hidden per se- but most don't know that the little climb up the mountain can transport you from the prevalent brush-filled terrain of SD to a lush, diverse forest. The great thing about Palomar is that every day you visit could be com...
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