Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Escondido

Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

Expansive recreational area with trails. 8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

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Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

Tecolote Canyon Hiking Area

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Cowles Mountain

Cowles Mountain

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Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Cowles Mountain Trailhead

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

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Lake Murray

Lake Murray

Fishing, boating & a waterside path. Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

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Ruffin Canyon Open Space

Ruffin Canyon Open Space

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Lake Murray Trail Head

Lake Murray Trail Head

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Gardena Loop Trailhead

Gardena Loop Trailhead

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Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

Tecolote Canyon Trailhead

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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

Coastal park with a visitors center. This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.

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Mission Valley Preserve

Mission Valley Preserve

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Pennsylvania Canyon

Pennsylvania Canyon

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Cabrillo Canyon

Cabrillo Canyon

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Switzer Open Space

Switzer Open Space

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

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Maple Canyon Open Space

Maple Canyon Open Space

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Juniper Canyon

Juniper Canyon

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Dictionary Hill Hiking Trail

Dictionary Hill Hiking Trail

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Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)

Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)

Oceanside hiking path & sunset spot. Hiking trail atop the Pacific Ocean bluffs offering sunset views & seasonal gray whale watching.

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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean. Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

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Rohr Park

Rohr Park

Outdoor spot for sports & free-play. Green space with a playground & fields plus a walking trail, model train rides & an equestrian ring.

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