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Southcrest Trails Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in San Diego, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Southcrest Trails Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Southcrest Trails Park
A beautiful park. It is convenient to walk along it, benches for outdoor recreation. There are rabbits and lizards. There are sports equipment. There are places to entertain children. There is a skatepark in the park. Sometimes a river flows to the right of the park. The park blooms in summer.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesandiego.gov
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