When is the best time to visit Shaw 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.
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TrailSorrento Mesa Rim Trail
Shaw Valley Trail
- 4.827 reviews
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Shaw Valley Trail is a peaceful, well-maintained hiking area with sweeping scenic views and native chaparral. Visitors come for easy-to-moderate walking trails, wildlife spotting, and a quiet outdoor escape close to suburban San Diego. Expect packed-earth paths, gentle elevation changes, and plenty of spots for photos or a short picnic.
Quick answers
Shaw Valley Trail in short
Is Shaw Valley Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Shaw Valley Trail?
5871 Gablewood Way,San Diego, CA 92130.
Right now · 1:15 pm
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 afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
66°
Overcast
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 18%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 2pm
66° - 3pm
67° - 4pm65°
The next five days
Best time to go
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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 Shaw Valley Trail
- 2 Canyon Overlook Sunset Point · 21 min
- 3 Penasquitos Creek Waterfall · 21 min
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 27 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Pet owners
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Sorrento Mesa Rim Trail
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 2 pm.
Light layerFrom 2 pm