The best walks and hikes in San Diego
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Carabobo? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in San Diego to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in San Diego is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 9, 2025
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10
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Hiking loop from Urbanización Prebo III
9.33km
03:50
440m
440m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. El Café Route loop from Tarapío
14.0km
04:45
690m
690m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Symbol of Peace – Cerro Kairoi Summit loop from Ciudad Jardín Mañongo
11.7km
03:36
390m
390m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
5. Cerro La Cruz Summit, Gutaparo loop from Urbanización El Parral
6.68km
02:45
340m
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
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3
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6. View of Caracas from El Ávila loop from Tazajal
5.27km
01:37
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
7. Symbol of Peace – Cerro Kairoi Summit loop from Palma Real
10.4km
03:07
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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5
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8. Symbol of Peace – Peace Symbol Sculpture loop from El Rincón
5.09km
01:36
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
9. Topo Papelón loop from Urbanización El Parral
3.80km
01:50
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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