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Highland Valley Trail
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Highland Valley Trail

  • 4.821 reviews
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Highland Valley Trail is a quiet, family-friendly hiking area in San Diego offering scenic valley vistas and winding dirt paths through native coastal scrub. It's ideal for short hikes, photography, and dog-friendly outings — expect moderate inclines, open views, and seasonal wildflowers.

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Highland Valley Trail in short

When is the best time to visit Highland Valley Trail?

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 Highland Valley Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Highland Valley Trail?

San Diego, CA 92128.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • 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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Plan your visit

Hours

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

Where and how

San Diego, CA 92128(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+18586742270Websitesdrp.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

4.8from 21 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time