Exploring Vallecito Mountains on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks …

Last updated: September 19, 2025

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1. Pictograph Trail to Smuggler's Canyon overlook

4.29km

01:15

120m

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

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2. Wind Caves Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

1.54km

00:29

60m

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

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3. Mortero Trail to Yaquitapec

5.93km

01:43

140m

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

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4. Elephant Trees Nature Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

4.39km

01:11

60m

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

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5. Narrows Earth Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

1.10km

00:20

40m

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

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6. Fish Creek Wash to Split Mountain Gorge — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

7.04km

01:56

120m

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

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7. Box Canyon Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

5.08km

01:22

70m

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8. Yaquitepec – View of Blair Valley loop from Range View Estates

2.09km

00:43

120m

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

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9. Hiking loop from Julian

2.46km

00:43

70m

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

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10. Agua Caliente County Park loop from Range View Estates

4.45km

01:20

130m

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

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Easy hikes and walks in the Vallecito Mountains

1. Pictograph Trail to Smuggler's Canyon overlook

2. Wind Caves Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

3. Mortero Trail to Yaquitapec

4. Elephant Trees Nature Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

5. Narrows Earth Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

6. Fish Creek Wash to Split Mountain Gorge — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

7. Box Canyon Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

8. Yaquitepec – View of Blair Valley loop from Range View Estates

9. Hiking loop from Julian

10. Agua Caliente County Park loop from Range View Estates

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