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Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain), Fletcher Hills
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Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain)

  • 4.736 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Boulevard Trail on Cowles Mountain is a popular, sun-exposed hiking route with sweeping panoramic views of San Diego. Expect a steady, moderately steep climb, lively trail camaraderie, and rewarding summit vistas—great for fitness, photography, and dog-friendly outdoor outings.

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Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain) in short

When is Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain) open?

Mon–Fri 6 am–9 pm; Sat 12–2 am; Sun 3:30 am–10 pm.

When is the best time to visit Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain)?

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 Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain) indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain)?

9494 Lake Murray Blvd,San Diego, CA 92119,United States.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 am–9 pm
tuesday
6 am–9 pm
wednesday
6 am–9 pm
thursday
6 am–9 pm
friday
6 am–9 pm
saturday
12–2 am
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3:30 am–10 pm

Where and how

  1. 1 Boulevard Trail (Cowles Mountain)
  2. 2 Barker Way Trailhead · 19 min
9494 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Fletcher Hills

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 36 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Fletcher Hills

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer from 2 pm.

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  • Light layerFrom 2 pm