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This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around San Diego showcases the great variety of scenery in the area, from beautiful beaches to majestic mountains.
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Overview Map Overview Map Key Acknowledgments Foreword About the Author Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction THE COAST
- Batiquitos Lagoon Trail
- Bayside Trail
- Beach Walk and Torrey Pines State Reserve Loop
- Crest Canyon Open Space Preserve Loop
- La Jolla: Coast Walk Trail
- La Jolla Shores: Tide Pools Walk
- Lake Calavera Preserve Loops
- San Elijo Lagoon: La Orilla to Rios Avenue
- Tijuana Estuary Trail
- Torrey Pines State Reserve: Guy Fleming Trail
THE MOUNTAINS
- Agua Caliente Creek Trail
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park: Stonewall Peak Trail
- Laguna Mountains: Penny Pines Trail
- Laguna Mountains: Sunset Trail
- Palomar Mountain: Fry Creek Campground Trail
- Palomar Mountain: Observatory Trail
- Palomar Mountain: Overview Loop
- Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East: Kanaka Loop Trail
- Three Sisters Waterfalls Trail
- Volcan Mountain Preserve Trail
- William Heise County Park: Combined Trails Loop
- William Heise County Park: Kelly Ditch Trail
THE DESERT
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: California Riding and Hiking Trail
INLAND NORTH
- Blue Sky Trail to Lake Ramona
- Clevenger Canyon North: East Trail
- Clevenger Canyon South: East Trail
- Clevenger Canyon South: West Trail
- Daley Ranch: Combined Trails Loop
- Daley Ranch: Engelmann Oak Loop
- Del Dios Gorge, Dam, and Lake Hodges Trek
- Del Dios Highlands Preserve Trail
- Discovery Lake and Double Peak Trails
- Discovery Lake and Hills Loop
- Dixon Lake: Shore View Trail
- Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve: Botanical Loop
- Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve: Way Up and Equine Incline Trails
- Heller’s Bend Preserve Trail
- Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve Trail
- Iron Mountain Peak Trail
- Iron Mountain to Lake Ramona Overlook and Pond
- Lake Hodges: North Shore Trail
- Lake Poway Loop
- Lake Poway to Mount Woodson Peak Trail
- Lake Wohlford North: Kumeyaay Trail
- Lake Wohlford: South Trails
- Los Jilgueros Preserve Trail
- Monserate Mountain Trail
- Mount Gower Open Space Preserve Trail
- Mount Woodson: East Trail
- Santa Margarita River Trail
- Sycamore Canyon: Goodan Ranch Open Space Preserve Loop
- Wilderness Gardens Preserve: Combined Trails Loop
INLAND SOUTH
- Lake Morena Trail
- Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve: East End to Waterfall Loop
- Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve: West End to Waterfall Loop
- Miramar Reservoir Loop
- Mission Trails Regional Park: Combined Trails Loop
- Mission Trails Regional Park: Cowles Mountain Loop
- Santee Lakes Loop
- Stelzer Park Loop
APPENDIXES Appendix A: Outdoor Shops Appendix B: Sources for Trail Maps Appendix C: Hiking Clubs and Public-Land Organizations Index Map Legend
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A prolific writer of outdoor narrative, travel, fitness, and fiction, author Sheri McGregor knows San Diego hiking. Author of Day and Overnight Hikes Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, McGregor appreciates the tranquility of a coastal walk but is just as at home trekking along a stark desert trail. Over 1,000 of her articles have appeared in print, including in The Washington Post, Salon.com, and Reader's Digest publications. An active promoter of her books, Sheri appears frequently on local TV, is featured in local publications, and maintains two websites, one of which is devoted to 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego.
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It's Time to Take a Hike in San Diego! The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers, and author Sheri McGregor shows you where and how to enjoy 60 of the best trails that the city of San Diego, nearby state parks, and private ventures have to offer. Bounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline to the west, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east, Mexico to the south, and the lower reaches of the Los Angeles metro area to the north, the 60-mile radius beyond San Diego creates a small but rich wedge of scenic, natural wealth. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual day-hiker, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego is the perfect tool to explore it all.
