Top 7 Hiking Trails in San Diego

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<a href="http://www.mtrp.org/directions.asp?idno=25">Cowles Mountain</a>: By far, Cowles Mtn. (pronounced โ€œCoalsโ€)* with its outstanding views at 1,591โ€™ above sea level, is arguably the most popular (and populated) trail in San Diego County.
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Cowles Mountain: By far, Cowles Mtn. (pronounced โ€œCoalsโ€)* with its outstanding views at 1,591โ€™ above sea level, is arguably the most popular (and populated) trail in San Diego County.
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<a href="http://www.torreypine.org/parks/trails.html">The Trails of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve</a> are not only easy to get to but can be a great outing for new hikers. The Beach Trail will take you from the top of the mesa to the waves below in less than a mile.
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The Trails of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve are not only easy to get to but can be a great outing for new hikers. The Beach Trail will take you from the top of the mesa to the waves below in less than a mile.
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<a href="http://edweb.sdsu.edu/cab/#GI">Cabrillo National Monument Bayside Trail</a>:The two mile walk just east of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse offers spectacular views of San Diego Bay. Ask about the trailhead when visiting the Cabrillo National Monument.
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Cabrillo National Monument Bayside Trail:The two mile walk just east of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse offers spectacular views of San Diego Bay. Ask about the trailhead when visiting the Cabrillo National Monument.
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Cooling off in the <a href="http://www.olivenhain.com/files/docs/Park/Parks/trail_map/trail-map2010.pdf">Elfin Forest</a>. The trails offer unique views of the North County.
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Cooling off in the Elfin Forest. The trails offer unique views of the North County.
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For those who want adventure, there's always the Southern California section of the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/pct/southern_california_segment.html">Pacific Crest Trail</a> which begins at Campo and runs through the Laguna Mountains. This is a picture of Cuyamaca Peak from the Laguna Mountains.
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For those who want adventure, there's always the Southern California section of the Pacific Crest Trail which begins at Campo and runs through the Laguna Mountains. This is a picture of Cuyamaca Peak from the Laguna Mountains.
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Drive over to Borrego Springs and try the <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=25225">Borrego Palm Canyon Trail</a>. The challenging hike takes you to a beautiful, well-watered oasis, tucked away in a rocky V-shaped gorge. On the way there and back (3 miles) you may even spot some bighorn sheep in the hills.
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Drive over to Borrego Springs and try the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail. The challenging hike takes you to a beautiful, well-watered oasis, tucked away in a rocky V-shaped gorge. On the way there and back (3 miles) you may even spot some bighorn sheep in the hills.
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Looking east from the top of <a href="http://www.ironmountainsandiego.com/">Iron Mountain</a>.  The 3-mile trail will take most hikers between 1-2 hours. There is a newly built parking area off Highway 67 and Poway Road. The view from the top is breathtaking.
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Looking east from the top of Iron Mountain. The 3-mile trail will take most hikers between 1-2 hours. There is a newly built parking area off Highway 67 and Poway Road. The view from the top is breathtaking.
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