When is Ruffin Canyon Open Space open?
Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM; Fri 6:30 AM–7:30 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM.
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ParkMission City
Ruffin Canyon Open Space
- 4.447 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
Ruffin Canyon Open Space offers peaceful, rugged chaparral trails through native habitat with sweeping urban-to-canyon views. Visitors come to hike, photograph wildlife and enjoy off-leash dog-friendly areas — expect uneven dirt paths, limited facilities, and a quiet natural escape within San Diego.
Quick answers
Ruffin Canyon Open Space in short
When is the best time to visit Ruffin Canyon Open Space?
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 Ruffin Canyon Open Space indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Ruffin Canyon Open Space?
San Diego, CA 92123.
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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
- Sun's out
- Open till 8 pm
- Outdoors
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Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 66°
- Rain
- 8%
- Wind
- 11mph
- 3pm
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- 5pm
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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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–8 PM
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 47 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Jogging
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Tourists
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
Around Mission City
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time