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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Find kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks for families in Carlsbad.

Crest Canyon Open Space Park

Crest Canyon Open Space Park

Scenic open space with a hiking trail. This tract of chaparral features hills, canyons & a day-use-only trail loop for hikers.

2250 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130, United States

Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail in Del Mar

Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail in Del Mar

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4th St, Del Mar, CA 92014, United States

San Dieguito River Park

San Dieguito River Park

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Coast to Crest Trail, Del Mar, CA 92014, United States

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife. Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Los Jilgueros Preserve

Los Jilgueros Preserve

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S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Hiking spot with panoramic views. Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.

7001 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119

Lake Murray Trail Head

Lake Murray Trail Head

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5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Ruffin Canyon Open Space

Ruffin Canyon Open Space

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San Diego, CA 92123

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trailhead

Los Penasquitos Canyon Trailhead

Canyon preserve trailhead with parking. Starting point for moderate hiking & biking trail across rugged canyon landscape with a parking lot.

4300 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121, United States

Gemma Parks Interpretive Trail

Gemma Parks Interpretive Trail

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150 Solana Point Cir, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States

Switzer Open Space

Switzer Open Space

River canyon natural park & trail. Natural park with a hiking trail following a picturesque, plant-covered river canyon.

2800 Maple St, San Diego, CA 92104

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area

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Chula Vista, CA 91914

Dripping Springs Trailhead

Dripping Springs Trailhead

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Forest Rte 8S07 - Dripping Springs CG 38814, CA-79, Temecula, CA 92592

Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve

Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve

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4251 River Edge Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Buck Gully Reserve

Buck Gully Reserve

Coastal canyon with hiking trails. Canyon nature preserve with trails for hiking & mountain-biking, plus guided interpretive walks.

San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92657

Bommer Canyon Trail Head

Bommer Canyon Trail Head

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6400 Shady Canyon Trail, Irvine, CA 92603

Sky Canyon

Sky Canyon

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30040 Commerce Ct, Murrieta, CA 92563

Carmel Mountain Preserve

Carmel Mountain Preserve

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11600 Clews Ranch Rd, San Diego, CA 92130, United States

Vernal Pool Trailhead

Vernal Pool Trailhead

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43311 Vía Volcano, Temecula, CA 92590

French Valley Wildlife Area

French Valley Wildlife Area

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Winchester, CA 92596

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