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Kwaay Paay Peak East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 371 Google reviews · Running trail in San Diego, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kwaay Paay Peak East Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Trail boasting views of mountains and the sea, with some steep climbs.
What runners say about Kwaay Paay Peak East Trailhead
“I absolutely love Mission Trails we love going hiking nature is so beautiful you get to see wildlife in all sorts of beautiful scenery.”
If you like hikes with a goal, this is a good option. Unlike Cowles mountain this trail is greener and offer occasional shade. There are some steps to climb, but other than that it's your regular unpaved hiking path. On the way back you may want to slow down a bit if you want to take easy on your knees.
Love this trail! This is a very short and difficult hike but it has beautiful, amazing views! It's a very challenging trail and I believe van do this! Dont think because is just 1 mile is a piece of cake but don think to give up either 😉My first time I said 1 mile? Cool!
Love the trail options this place provides. You can choose flat or hilly. Wildlife and scenery in abundance.
There are so many different trails for different difficulty levels. So much to see and absolutely gorgeous in the spring!!!
Trail conditions & character
“I absolutely love Mission Trails we love going hiking nature is so beautiful you get to see wildlife in all sorts of beautiful scenery.”
“Challenging incline for this shorter hike, but well worth the amazing mountainous views at the top!”
Plan your run at Kwaay Paay Peak East Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitemtrp.org
- Phone(619) 668-3277
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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