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Barker Way Trailhead, San Carlos
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Barker Way Trailhead

  • 4.7426 reviews
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Barker Way Trailhead offers a relaxed, natural atmosphere with well-marked paths and open chaparral vistas. Specialties include scenic walking trails and easy-to-moderate hikes ideal for photography, dog walking, and short nature outings — expect dirt paths, native plants, and occasional coastal breezes.

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Barker Way Trailhead in short

When is the best time to visit Barker Way Trailhead?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Barker Way Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Barker Way Trailhead?

Barker Way,San Diego, CA 92119.

Right now · 11:30 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Barker Way Trailhead
  2. 2 Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain) · 19 min
Barker Way, San Diego, CA 92119(opens the map)DirectionsTo San CarlosCall+16196683281Websitemtrp.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 426 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around San Carlos

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Rain shell 12 pm–1 pm. Waterproof shoes 12 pm–1 pm. Umbrella 12 pm–1 pm. Light layer from 1 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerFrom 1 pm
  • Rain shellFrom 12 pm
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 12 pm
  • UmbrellaFrom 12 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 1 pm