Urban Trails San Diego: City Parks * Beaches & Bays * Mountains & Canyons

By Susie Kara Slater and Chris Griffith

Features 52 trails within 30 miles of the urban core Includes guide to common native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs Portable size makes it easy to tuck into a pack
Urban Trails: San Diego is your guide to the most scenic and accessible hikes in one of America's most beautiful cities. Showcasing San Diego's stunning variety of landscapes, this essential resource features routes across six distinct regions: Beaches & Bays, North, Central, Mission Trails, East, and South Bay. From La Jolla's coastline and downtown waterfront paths to inland peaks in Mission Trails Regional Park and quiet canyon trails near Chula Vista, every hike offers a new way to explore the region's natural beauty.

Whether you're looking for a quick urban stroll or a full-day adventure, this guide delivers local insight, practical directions, and trail details to suit all fitness levels. Perfect for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1680517961
• ISBN13: 9781680517965
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 272 Pages