When is Miner's Ridge Loop Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Miner's Ridge Loop Trail
- 4.789 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Miner's Ridge Loop Trail is a sun-drenched, family-friendly loop through rolling chaparral and gentle ridgelines in Black Mountain. Expect wide dirt paths, scenic overlooks of San Diego, good dog access, and moderate elevation gains—perfect for photography, casual fitness, or a peaceful nature escape. Pack water and sun protection; crowds are light on weekdays and busier on weekends.
Quick answers
Miner's Ridge Loop Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Miner's Ridge Loop 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 Miner's Ridge Loop Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Miner's Ridge Loop Trail?
Black Mountain Hike,San Diego, CA 92129.
Right now · 2:45 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
68°
Clear
- Feels
- 66°
- Rain
- 7%
- Wind
- 11mph
- 3pm
68° - 4pm66°
- 5pm
64°
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
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Miner's Ridge Loop Trail
- 2 Black Mountain Open Space Park · 7 min
- 3 Black Mountain Summit · 20 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
4.7from 89 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Casual
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 3 pm.
Light layerFrom 3 pm