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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

The best running trails in San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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Running in San Diego National Wildlife Refuge 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 San Diego National Wildlife Refuge—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: November 27, 2025

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

7.00km

00:58

270m

Moderate 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

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

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3. 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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4. Mother Miguel Mountain loop — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

10.4km

01:25

390m

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

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

12.3km

01:31

120m

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

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The best running trails in San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

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

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

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

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

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

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