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Twin Peaks Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 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 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.
What runners say about Twin Peaks Trailhead
Really nice hike up to the twin peaks. Can get steep at times but theres multiple ways to get up. The main trailhead starts within the local park so plan accordingly. Parking get get full depending on the park activities
Hiked with my 3 year old super easy. Less than 3 miles there and back.
This is a small neighborhood park for walking. You can also play basketball and baseball or just run around on the grass. There is also a kid area with swings, a slide and so on. Very pleasant.
Nice little hike starting from Silverset park, 2 miles round trip, moderate climbing and moderate overall. Overall, nice short moderate hike!
Trail conditions & character
“The main trailhead starts within the local park so plan accordingly.”
Plan your run at Twin Peaks Trailhead
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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