The Best Running in San Diego
Looking for the best running in San Diego? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Diego. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top running spots in and near San Diego
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San Diego, California
Blitmore Trail
1.14 mi / 131 ft gainBlitmore Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Diego, California.Read more -
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Mission Bay Trail
6.34 mi / 141 ft gainMission Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near San Diego, California.Read more -
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Hike the Rose Canyon Trail
3.58.9 mi / 725 ft gainThis 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.Read more -
San Diego, California
Hike to the Rope Swing in Tecolote Canyon
4.04.4 miTecolote 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...Read more -
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Kate O Sessions Memorial Park
0.78 mi / 171 ft gainKate O Sessions Memorial Park is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.Read more -
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Fiesta Island Trail
4.13 mi / 89 ft gainFiesta Island Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California,.Read more -
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Shepherd Canyon
2.06 mi / 194 ft gainShepherd Canyon is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.Read more -
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Scripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail Loop
0.57 mi / 39 ft gainScripps Coastal Reserve Biodiversity Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near La Jolla, California.Read more -
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Ocean Front (Boardwalk)
5.6 mi / 26 ft gainOcean Front (Boardwalk) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near San Diego, California.Read more -
San Diego, California
Ocean Front Walk: Mission to Bird Rock
9.44 mi / 256 ft gainOcean Front Walk: Mission to Bird Rock is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.Read more -
San Diego, California
Fortuna Saddle Trail to Suycott Valley Trail to Rim Trail Loop
4.52 mi / 741 ft gainFortuna 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.Read more -
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Claremont Mesa to Visitor's Center Loop
4.49 mi / 689 ft gainClaremont Mesa to Visitor's Center Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.Read more -
San Diego, California
South Fortuna Mountain and Fortuna Saddle Loop
4.96 mi / 942 ft gainSouth Fortuna Mountain and Fortuna Saddle Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near La Mesa, California.Read more -
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La Jolla Beach Trail
2.33 mi / 295 ft gainLa Jolla Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near La Jolla, California.Read more -
San Diego, California
South Fortuna-North Fortuna-Sheppards Trail Loop
8.31 mi / 1378 ft gainSouth Fortuna-North Fortuna-Sheppards Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Diego, California.Read more -
San Diego, California
Hike the Fortuna Mountain Trail
6.2 mi / 1459 ft gainThe 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.Read more