The Best Mountain Biking in San Diego

This hike is open year-round but is especially beautiful in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming and the spring is running. This trail offers good entry level mountain biking, with mostly flat well maintained trails and a couple of challenging but doable hills. 

Tecolote Canyon offers a great opportunity to explore nature right in the heart of San Diego, whether it is a hike, run, or bike ride on the trails.  But the best kept secret is perhaps a rope swing over the creek! The main trail starts off at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center, wh...

Fortuna Saddle Trail to Suycott Valley Trail to Rim Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near La Mesa, California.

Claremont Mesa to Visitor's Center Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.

The Fortuna Mountain Trail is an easy drive from San Diego. The waterfall is most visible in the spring or after heavy rains. The trail is accessible year-round, and allows dogs that are kept on leash.  Print out trail maps before getting started to avoid getting lost. 

Fortuna Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.

SD Aqueduct, Rim, E-Ticket, Suycott Valley and South Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near La Mesa, California.

The Balboa Park Trail offers the chance to see wildlife and is open year-round. The trail is shared by runners, families, hikers, and bikers. Dogs are able to use the trail but must be kept on leash. There is a dog park you will pass by. 

Los Penasquitos Canyon (from Lopez Canyon) is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Del Mar, California.

The Visitor Center Loop Trail is a 1.4 mile hike in San Diego that features river views and allows dogs.The Visitor Center Loop Trail is a well maintained, quick hike with shady spots scattered along the path and open year-round. This trail is great for kids and dog owners. There is a great netwo...

Embarcadero to Spanish Landing is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near San Diego, California.

North Fortuna via Rolling Hills is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near San Diego, California.

San Diego Sea to Sea Trail via Camino Ruiz Park is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Poway, California.

Cowles Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near La Mesa, California.

Knott Grove Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.

Cowles Mountain from Barker Way is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near San Diego, California.