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Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Cardiff State Beach

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Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Cardiff State Beach

Moderate

2.6

(17)

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Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Cardiff State Beach

02:17

8.52km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Swami's State Marine Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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312 m

Glen Park (Encinitas)

Highlight • Rest Area

A small, beautifully landscaped park in the middle of Encinitas. There are many benches, a large children's playground and a tennis court.

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1.98 km

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The San Elijo Lagoon is one of the largest coastal wetlands in County San Diego. There is a visitor center and some well laid out trails through the lagoon. The …

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3.90 km

Annie's Canyon is a sandstone slot canyon that stands out for its uniqueness, featuring a ladder that leads you to the top. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.

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4.10 km

Rios Avenue Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Open from sunrise to sunset this hiking path is friendly for leashed dogs, except in the slot canyon portion. This part of the trail has pretty even terrain and is straight forward.

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5.57 km

Pelican Island

Highlight • Natural

Many pelicans rest on this small island.

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7.95 km

Cardiff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sandy beach between Encinitas and Solana Beach. There are parking spaces and toilets available. The beach is ideal for surfing, walking and just relaxing.

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8.00 km

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Highlight • River

The rail bike trail bridge offers a good overlook of the lagoon channel flowing toward the ocean

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8.35 km

Magic Carpet Ride Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

It is a bronze statue of Matthew Antichevich, a surfer and teacher from Encinitas. It stands on a pedestal with a poetic inscription by the late Robert Ninninga. It embodies …

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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.85 km

1.16 km

767 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.41 km

1.36 km

896 m

717 m

540 m

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Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Cardiff State Beach

Glen Park (Encinitas)

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Annie's Canyon

Rios Avenue Trail

Pelican Island

Cardiff State Beach

San Elijo Lagoon Estuary Canal

Magic Carpet Ride Surfer Statue

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