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San Dieguito River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Escondido, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 65 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from San Dieguito River Park'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.
Nature & wildlife preserve with waterways, biking & hiking (dogs permitted) & a historic farmhouse.
What runners say about San Dieguito River Park
Nice easy stroll w some cool scenery along the way.. Go early and when it's not too warm. A lot of Red Ants on this Trail. Be careful with dogs...
Great place to hike with the dog with a lot of variation in terrain, much of it very scenic.
Love the trail, except the noise from the 🛣️ ... so probably early in the 🌅 is best.
Nice trails. Variety of terrain. Love mission of a coast to crest trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to hike with the dog with a lot of variation in terrain, much of it very scenic.”
“Great place to hike with the dog with a lot of variation in terrain, much of it very scenic.”
Plan your run at San Dieguito River Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance65 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesdrp.org
- Phone+1 858-674-2270
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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