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Lopez Canyon Trail, Pacific Heights
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Lopez Canyon Trail

  • 4.579 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

A peaceful, sun-dappled trail offering wide, open spaces and coastal-influenced breezes. Ideal for easy hikes, dog walks, and photography, it rewards visitors with scenic overlooks and native scrubland — expect well-marked paths, occasional wildlife sightings, and a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. Visit for a short nature escape or a gentle workout without city crowds.

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Quick answers

Lopez Canyon Trail in short

When is Lopez Canyon Trail open?

Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Lopez Canyon 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 Lopez Canyon Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Lopez Canyon Trail?

San Diego, CA 92121.

Right now · 11:30 am

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 8 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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Rain
13%
Wind
6mph
  1. 12pmLight rain68°
  2. 1pmPartly cloudy66°
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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
6 AM–8 PM
tuesday
6 AM–8 PM
wednesday
6 AM–8 PM
thursday
6 AM–8 PM
friday
6 AM–8 PM
saturday
6 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Lopez Canyon Trail
  2. 2 Canyon Overlook Sunset Point · 19 min
San Diego, CA 92121(opens the map)DirectionsTo Pacific Heights

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 79 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

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

Around Pacific Heights

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Rain shell 12 pm–1 pm. Waterproof shoes 12 pm–1 pm. Umbrella 12 pm–1 pm. Light layer from 1 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerFrom 1 pm
  • Rain shellFrom 12 pm
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 12 pm
  • UmbrellaFrom 12 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 1 pm