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Twin Peaks Trail Summit
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Poway, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Twin Peaks Trail Summit'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.
Popular hiking area with well-maintained trails leading to a summit with panoramic views.
What runners say about Twin Peaks Trail Summit
“Follow the trail until you find the twin peaks trail sign, at this point there is a wide well maintained trail to the right and a narrow trail with growth to the left.”
“Short-ish distance, but relatively steep uphill climb and few benches/shady areas to rest, but also beautiful views at the top”
A bit confusing, you need to park next to the POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION CENTER on Midland Rd, and walk to the right at the fork on the road to the trail entrance.
Visiting my daughter in Poway and found this gem to satisfy my hiking need! Nice, short and just enough for a good workout!
Short, but will give you a good workout. Steep incline near the top. Reward you with good view at the top.
The trailhead from Silverset Park is about 1 mile long with 600 feet of elevation gain. It's a short, steep climb to the top, especially towards the end. There are some rocky sections where you may need to climb rocks. Lots of bee activity on the trail. The view from the top is breathtaking.
Trail conditions & character
“Short-ish distance, but relatively steep uphill climb and few benches/shady areas to rest, but also beautiful views at the top”
“Short-ish distance, but relatively steep uphill climb and few benches/shady areas to rest, but also beautiful views at the top”
“The ground is very rocky in parts, making this a little rough on the ankles and knees.”
“They also lock the gate in the parking lot after sunset, so I had to call someone to open it.”
Plan your run at Twin Peaks Trail Summit
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetrailspotting.com
- Social Facebook
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