If you live in San Diego or are visiting the area soon and are looking for a fun hike to do, then look no further! Below is a list of the the top 10 most popular hikes in San Diego! ☀️
1. Iron Mountain Trail, Poway
Distance: 5.2 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate (No shaded areas.)
Other: Leashed Dogs, Mountain Bikes, and Horse Back Riding Permitted
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/iron-mountain-trail–5
2. Three Sisters Waterfalls, Descanso
Distance: 3.9 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate-Difficult (Temperatures can reach up to 100+ degrees)
Total Ascent: 1,035 Feet
Other: Leashed Dogs Allowed (Not recommended due to excessive heat during summer months and unpredictable terrain.)
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Three Sisters – Hiking SD County Link
3. Potato Chip Rock via Mt. Woodson Trail, Poway
Distance: 7.6 Miles
Difficulty Level: Hard (There is no shade.)
Time: 3-4 Hours
Other: Mountain Bikes and Leashed Dogs Permitted
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/potato-chip-rock-via-mt-woodson-trail
4. Cedar Creek Falls, Ramona
Distance: 4.9 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate (Warmer Weather = Difficult)
Other: -Must purchase a permit HERE. Permits are $10 and are good for up to 5 people. All visitors must be listed on the permit and must carry government issued photo ID (except dependent minors whose parents are present).
-All cliff areas above and around the falls are closed (no climbing, jumping or diving anywhere along the cliffs adjacent to or near the falls).
-Leashed Dogs Permitted
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cedar-creek-falls-trail
5. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Torrey Pines
Distance: 2.3 Miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Other: -NO Dogs Allowed
-Parking: High Season: Which traditionally starts from Spring Break until the end of September, costs $15 Monday – Thursday and $20-$25 Friday – Sunday. Low Season: Which traditionally starts from October to Spring Break, will cost $12 Monday – Thursday and $15 Friday – Sunday. There is some free street parking just north, in front of beach area, but those can fill up quickly.
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/torrey-pines-beach-trail-loop
6. Black Mountain Summit, Rancho Peñasquitos
Distance: 3.9 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Time: 1.5 – 2 Hours
Other: Mountain Bikes and Leashed Dogs Allowed
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/nighthawk-trail-to-black-mountain-summit
7. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail, Sorrento Valley
Distance: 6.8 Miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time: 3 – 3.5 Hours
Other: Leashed Dogs and Mountain Bikes Allowed
![](https://www.mammachia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Los-Penasquitos-Canyon-Preserve-1-677x1024.jpg)
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/los-penasquitos-canyon-trail
8. Cowels Mountain Summit, La Mesa
Distance: 2.9 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate (There is no shade. The best time to complete this is early morning or evening)
Other: Leashed Dogs Allowed
![](https://www.mammachia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cowels-Mountain-Summi.jpg)
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/los-penasquitos-canyon-trail
9. Double Peak, San Marcos
Distance: 4.25 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Other: Leashed Dogs and Bikes Allowed
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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/double-peak-trail
10. Del Dios Highlands Preserve, Escondido
Distance: 7.5 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Other: Leashed Dogs and Bikes Allowed
![](https://www.mammachia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Del-Dios-Highlands-Preserve-_DSC5234-1024x680.jpg)
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/del-dios-highlands-preserve-trail
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