Rating: Easy
Distance: 4.25 miles
Elev Min/Max: 5/60 ft
Elev Gain/Loss: +182/-199 ft
This beach hike extends from North Carlsbad Beach and Carlsbad State Beach to North Ponto Beach. Along the way, notice our natural beach ecology, especially the intertidal zone, its plants and wildlife, along with the impacts of human activities.
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For all segments combined
Rating: Difficult
Distance: 15.3 miles
Elev Min/Max: 303/1579 ft
Elev Gain/Loss: +4645/-4645 ft
Hiking to the top of one or more of the major five peaks in Mission Trails Regional Park has always been an adventurous challenge for park visitors.
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Rating: Easy
Distance: 3 miles
Elev Min/Max: 2236 ft/2626 ft
Elev Gain/Loss: +650 ft/-650 ft
This hike takes you up Pinyon Wash, lined with wildflowers in the spring, and into Harper Flat, an extensive area of Native American use.
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Rating: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 4.9 miles
Elev Min/Max: 1694 ft/2105 ft
Elev Gain/Loss: +1406 ft/-1404 ft
Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve east of Valley Center is a valuable resource for wildlife, hikers, and equestrians with running water, a scenic canyon, and spring wildflowers. It is a place to learn about the early history of water transport while observing ecological changes during fire recovery.
