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Laguna Mountains

The best running trails in the Laguna Mountains

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Running in the Laguna Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Laguna Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

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1. Rock House Trail to Mother Miguel Mountain — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

7.00km

00:58

270m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Otay Sweetwater Refuge Trail — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

14.9km

01:53

230m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Martha's Grove & Cardiac Hill loop — Sycamore Canyon Preserve

10.6km

01:23

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Honey Springs Trail & Daley Ranch Truck Trail loop — Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

10.9km

01:24

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lower Otay Reservoir: East Trail — Chula Vista, California

7.15km

00:52

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Upper Otay Reservoir loop — Chula Vista, California

3.54km

00:25

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

3.60km

00:26

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Alta Road to Otay Mountain via Otay Mountain Truck Trail — Otay Mountain Wilderness

24.9km

03:00

930m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mother Miguel Mountain loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

10.4km

01:25

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Minnewawa Truck Trail to Otay Mountain — Otay Mountain Wilderness

20.1km

02:55

950m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Laguna Mountains

1. Rock House Trail to Mother Miguel Mountain — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

2. Otay Sweetwater Refuge Trail — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

3. Martha's Grove & Cardiac Hill loop — Sycamore Canyon Preserve

4. Honey Springs Trail & Daley Ranch Truck Trail loop — Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

5. Lower Otay Reservoir: East Trail — Chula Vista, California

6. Upper Otay Reservoir loop — Chula Vista, California

7. Sweetwater River Trail loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

8. Alta Road to Otay Mountain via Otay Mountain Truck Trail — Otay Mountain Wilderness

9. Mother Miguel Mountain loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

10. Minnewawa Truck Trail to Otay Mountain — Otay Mountain Wilderness

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