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Rice Canyon Demonstration Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Chula Vista, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rice Canyon Demonstration Gardens' 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.
Park featuring trails and picnic areas.
What runners say about Rice Canyon Demonstration Gardens
“Very beautiful trail for hiking or riding, but just watch out because right now there's alot of rattle snakes , big ones becarefull with kids and lil dogs !”
“Rice Canyon is a great place to walk the dog and rest.”
Dogs are allowed on the trail. If you don't carry your own doggy bags with you, make sure you grab a few at the start of the trail (there are some free ones) since there aren't any further down the path. There was unfortunately a lot of dog poop along the trail.
Good times to easily be had, planting, cultivating, hiking, walking, picnic, volunteering, sharing time with family&friends! Trails for hikes: L O N G & short! Maps🗺️🧭🍁 Flora & fauna, birds & critters galore! Nearby Mall & Grocery Store if you forgot anything!🚵♀️🚵⛰️👣🐾too!!
Excellent little cactus and succulent garden at the trailhead to a beautiful canyon system in Chula Vista. Located across the street from discovery park with a dedicated lot. There’s always something in bloom and it changes throughout the seasons. Beautiful and free!
Beautiful trail, spent lots of time here with my friends. Good memories. If you walk the entire trail and come back its about 3 miles. Wear a depends or your own toilet paper because there are no bathrooms. Just saying .
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful trail for hiking or riding, but just watch out because right now there's alot of rattle snakes , big ones becarefull with kids and lil dogs !”
“Very beautiful trail for hiking or riding, but just watch out because right now there's alot of rattle snakes , big ones becarefull with kids and lil dogs !”
“There appeared to be no bathrooms at the start, so go before leaving home.”
Plan your run at Rice Canyon Demonstration Gardens
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitericecanyondemonstrationgardens.org
- Phone+1 619-585-1118
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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