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Mission Trails Rim Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in San Diego, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mission Trails Rim 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.
This trail for hiking, running & mountain biking offers scenic views over San Diego.
What runners say about Mission Trails Rim Trailhead
“Great views of Fortuna Mountains and pleasant rolling hills for ascent and descent.”
Always a good hike/run! Easy to moderate. If you get out far enough, it can nice and quite and secluded.
This is a good place for an afternoon walk... The main trail is wide and there isn't usually very much activity... There are quite a few single track trails to walk that gives you a bit more feeling of solitude....
Grateful for this well kept trail that is nice and wide and provides ample space for walking, running, dog walking and biking. Great views of Fortuna Mountains and pleasant rolling hills for ascent and descent. For animals I see lots of birds, occasional rabbits and rare tarantula and rare coyote sitings.
Trails are in great shape and people are very friendly. Great for dogs and mountain biking.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of Fortuna Mountains and pleasant rolling hills for ascent and descent.”
“Grateful for this well kept trail that is nice and wide and provides ample space for walking, running, dog walking and biking.”
Plan your run at Mission Trails Rim Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemtrp.org
- Phone(619) 668-3281
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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