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Rose Canyon Trailhead, Genesee Highlands
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TrailGenesee Highlands

Rose Canyon Trailhead

  • 4.661 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Rose Canyon Trailhead offers a peaceful, spacious entry into coastal canyons with winding trails and native vegetation. It’s ideal for hikers, dog walkers, and anyone seeking scenic views, wildlife glimpses, and a refreshing outdoor escape close to the city. Expect dirt paths, moderate elevation changes, and a quiet, natural atmosphere perfect for casual exercise and photography.

Quick answers

Rose Canyon Trailhead in short

When is Rose Canyon Trailhead open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Rose Canyon 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 Rose Canyon Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Rose Canyon Trailhead?

San Diego, CA 92122,United States.

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

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Partly cloudy

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Rain
8%
Wind
11mph
  1. 3pmClear67°
  2. 4pmClear65°
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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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Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Rose Canyon Trailhead
  2. 2 Rose Canyon Open Space Park · 4 min
  3. 3 Rose Canyon Trail Head · 17 min
San Diego, CA 92122, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Genesee Highlands

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 61 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • University students
  • 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