{"id":1283,"date":"2017-04-27T16:03:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T23:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nakoalife.com\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2017-04-27T16:03:36","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T23:03:36","slug":"san-diegos-underrated-hikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/san-diegos-underrated-hikes\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego’s Most Underrated Hikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many times have you fought for a parking spot to hike Torrey Pines or conquered Mt. Woodsen Trail for the perfect Instagram photo on top of Potato Chip Rock? Probably more than once and it\u2019s the perfect time of year to explore the other incredible hikes San Diego has to offer! It\u2019s time to give some credit to some of San Diego County\u2019s lesser-known hikes so next weekend try exploring one of these hidden gems.<\/p>\n

Cedar Creek Falls (Devil\u2019s Punchbowl)<\/strong>
\nDistance: 6mi\"Cedar<\/p>\n

Okay, maybe you have heard of this one BUT there\u2019s no better time than now to cross this one of your list! The heavy rains this winter have guaranteed the waterfall will be in full effect and spring is the best time to avoid getting overheated on this 6 mile round trip trail. Make sure to head out early enough (especially if you\u2019re bringing along any pets!) and pack a lunch to enjoy by the fresh water pool. Also, carry more water than you think you\u2019ll need, because you WILL need it, and don\u2019t forget to register ahead of time for a visitors\u00a0permit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ho Chin Minh Trail<\/strong>
\nDistance: 2.4 mi\"Ho<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the distance of just 2.4 miles fool you, this trail is recommended for the more experienced and adventurous hikers out there. The narrow paths and steep edges can be intimidating but it\u2019s worth it for the breathtaking views once you reach Blacks Beach. Google Maps will take you to a residential street and you\u2019ll think you\u2019re totally lost but just keep an eye out for the discreet trailhead between two fences. Careful not to hike this one after rainfall, it can get slippery!<\/p>\n

Cuyamaca Peak Loop<\/strong>
\nDistance: 6.3\"\"<\/p>\n

As the second highest point in San Diego, Cuyamaca Peak features incredible views from the Salton Sea to Mexico. Park at Paso Picacho Campground for only $8 and take the paved road up the mountain. Your legs are definitely going to feel this one as it\u2019s mostly a steady incline up to the peak, so bring lots of water and make sure to cover up with sunscreen. This trail is pet-friendly and has a coupled different route options so you can come back to explore more than once!<\/p>\n

Annie\u2019s Canyon Trail<\/strong>
\nDistance: 4 mi<\/p>\n

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This trail is also known as the Mushroom Caves because it leads to some pretty awesome hidden caves as you\u2019re heading up towards the viewpoint. Although this isn\u2019t the longest or most strenuous of hikes it can turn into a rock climbing adventure as you’re navigating the thin passages leading up to the incredible views of the beach and city of Encinitas. This is another dog-friendly trail and\u00a0I highly recommend hiking it in the early evening to\u00a0enjoy the sunset at the top of the caves.<\/p>\n

Photo Cred:
\nSan Diego Hikers Association
\n<\/a>All Trails
\n<\/a>The Outbound Collective<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How many times have you fought for a parking spot to hike Torrey Pines or conquered Mt. Woodsen Trail for the perfect Instagram photo on top of Potato Chip Rock? Probably more than once and it\u2019s the perfect time of year to explore the other incredible hikes San Diego has to offer! It\u2019s time to give some credit to some of San Diego County\u2019s lesser-known hikes so next weekend try exploring one of these hidden gems. Cedar Creek Falls (Devil\u2019s Punchbowl) Distance: 6mi Okay, maybe you have heard of this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1501,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[201,2,4,84,101,115],"tags":[307,308,309,310,311,312,313,314,315],"class_list":["post-1283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-fitness","category-lifestyle","category-livefit","category-livehappy","category-newsletter","tag-annies-canyon-trail","tag-cedar-creek-falls","tag-cuyamaca-peak-loop","tag-devils-punchbowl","tag-hikes-in-san-diego","tag-ho-chin-minh-trail","tag-most-underrated-hikes-in-san-diego","tag-san-diego-hikes","tag-underrated-hikes-in-san-diego"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1283"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1283\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fananddigital.com\/nakoafit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}