Experience San Diego County trails, one of the most diverse trail systems in the nation! Some trails offer simple strolls along streams while others take you over rugged mountains and peaceful valleys. Some are easy, flat paths and others take you up and down a mountain - you pick the path. Discover 360 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in more than 100 parks and open spaces.

Use our Park Finder map to find a location that fits your needs. You can also choose trails based on your destination and park type through our partner site, GetOutsideSanDiego.org.

You can also check out other sites like Modern Hiker and AllTrails.com for the latest trail information. Are you looking for a guide? Try the newest edition of Afoot & Afield in San Diego County: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide. 

Before heading out, we encourage you to visit the News Center page to check for park events, updates and closures. 

Check out our virtual hike videos:

• Annie's Canyon Virtual Hike (National Award Winner!)
• William Heise County Park
• Helix Flume Trail Virtual Hike
• Martha's Grove Virtual Hike
• Otay Valley Regional Park Virtual Hike
• Ramona Grasslands Virtual Hike
• Dairy Mart Loop Trail Virtual Hike
• Lake Morena County Park Virtual Ride
• Lindo Lake County Park Virtual Hike
• Volcan Mountain Summit Virtual Hike
• San Dieguito County Park Virtual Hike
• Lake Morena Nature Trail Virtual Hike
• Mt. Gower County Preserve Virtual Hike
• Santa Ysabel Nature Center Trail Virtual Hike

Read articles with tips and helpful information: 

• Fueling Up Before, During and After Hiking
• Hiking on Hot Days
• 12 Trails to Try in 2017
• 8 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in County Parks
• 6 Great Parks to Go Horseback Riding
• Why Do Some Trails Close When it Rains?
• 10 Terrific Trails to Blaze in 2018
• County Trails to Try in 2019

Read articles on trail news, cool facts and advancements:

• TRACK Trails Open at Guajome Regional Park
• Trek Our Trails with Google
• Conquering 'El Cap' 100 Times
• Kids Learn on Trails to the Past
• Trail Extensions Coming Soon
• 22.5 Miles of Trails + a New Overlook at TRVRP
  
  

On January 12, 2005, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors all agreed to approve the County Trails Program and the Community Trails Master Plan.   

The County Trails Program helps create trails and paths that connect different areas. These trails are for people to use for recreation or getting around. The program helps keep people healthy and happy by offering places to hike, ride bikes, and go horseback riding.

The County Trails Program includes both building and taking care of trails on public, semi-public, and private lands. The Community Trails Master Plan is the main guide for the program. It includes local trails and plans for paths that the community has approved.