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Last updated: October 3, 2025

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

3.60km

00:56

20m

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

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2. Stelzer Summit — Stelzer County Park

3.83km

01:10

120m

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

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3. Sweetwater River Trail – Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Spring Valley

8.90km

02:25

120m

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

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4. Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Spring Valley

3.31km

00:52

30m

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

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5. Sweetwater River Crossing – Steele Canyon Bridge loop from Jamacha Junction

5.78km

01:31

50m

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 Crest

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

2. Stelzer Summit — Stelzer County Park

3. Sweetwater River Trail – Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Spring Valley

4. Sweetwater River Crossing loop from Spring Valley

5. Sweetwater River Crossing – Steele Canyon Bridge loop from Jamacha Junction

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