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Last updated: September 21, 2025

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1. Cowles Mountain Trail loop — Mission Trails Regional Park

5.24km

01:44

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cowles Mountain & Pyles Peak — Mission Trails Regional Park

9.73km

03:12

480m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cowles Mountain Summit – View from Cowles Mountain loop from San Carlos

4.83km

01:36

250m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lake Murray Reservoir loop from Del Cerro

8.05km

02:04

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cowles Mountain Summit – View from Cowles Mountain loop from San Carlos

4.72km

01:35

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around La Mesa

1. Cowles Mountain Trail loop — Mission Trails Regional Park

2. Cowles Mountain & Pyles Peak — Mission Trails Regional Park

3. Cowles Mountain Summit – View from Cowles Mountain loop from San Carlos

4. Lake Murray Reservoir loop from Del Cerro

5. Cowles Mountain Summit – View from Cowles Mountain loop from San Carlos

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