To help you find the best hikes and walks around Carlsbad, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Carlsbad.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

hikers

1. Downtown Carlsbad to Tamarack Beach — Carlsbad

3.56km

00:54

10m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

2. Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail — Batiquitos Lagoon

6.16km

01:35

30m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

5.0

(2)

hikers

3. Batiquitos Lagoon — Encinitas, CA

6.13km

01:35

30m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

4. Switchbacks & Horned Lizard Trail loop — Carlsbad

6.08km

01:49

190m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

5. Carlsbad State Beach Campground to Oceanside Pier — Carlsbad

25.4km

06:30

90m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures around Carlsbad

Into The Desert — Bikepacking California

Cycling Collection

San Diego County — My way or the Poway!

Cycling Collection by

slworking2 (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Most popular routes around Carlsbad

Easy hikes around Carlsbad

Running Trails around Carlsbad

Cycling around Carlsbad

Road Cycling Routes around Carlsbad

MTB Trails around Carlsbad

Gravel biking around Carlsbad

Most popular attractions around Carlsbad

Places to see

Lakes

Natural Monuments

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Browse the best Hikes in other regions.

San Diego Mission Trails Regional Park Laguna Mountains Cleveland National Forest Ramona Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Cuyamaca Rancho State Park La Presa Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness Vallecito Mountains Poway Bonita San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness Otay Mountain Wilderness Rancho San Diego Spring Valley Escondido Winter Gardens Julian Lakeside Santa Rosa Mountains State Wilderness Encinitas Elfin Forest Eucalyptus Hills Chula Vista El Cajon Descanso Santa Rosa Mountains National City Borrego Springs San Diego Country Estates Lemon Grove San Marcos Fairbanks Ranch Del Dios Sawtooth Mountains A Wilderness Study Area Harmony Grove Santee San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Bostonia Jamul Oceanside Del Mar Vista San Felipe Hills Wilderness Study Area Lake San Marcos Camp Pendleton Mainside Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness Cabrillo National Monument Camp Pendleton South Mount Laguna Granite Hills Agua Tibia Wilderness Rancho Santa Fe Bonsall Valley Center Pine Creek Wilderness Hidden Meadows Black Mountain Open Space Park Casa De Oro-Mount Helix La Mesa Harbison Canyon Agua Caliente County Park Rainbow Imperial Beach Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Border Field State Park Fallbrook Pine Valley Coronado Crest San Ysidro Mountain Wilderness Study Area Solana Beach Hauser Wilderness Campo

The best walks and hikes around Carlsbad

1. Downtown Carlsbad to Tamarack Beach — Carlsbad

2. Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail — Batiquitos Lagoon

3. Batiquitos Lagoon — Encinitas, CA

4. Switchbacks & Horned Lizard Trail loop — Carlsbad

5. Carlsbad State Beach Campground to Oceanside Pier — Carlsbad

Other adventures around Carlsbad

Most popular routes around Carlsbad

Most popular attractions around Carlsbad

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️