SAN DIEGO – It’s a special thing to have access to some natural places, even with the city built around them.
Inspired by my love for San Diego’s more than 150 named canyons, I put together this list of local options for readers to explore.
Switzer and Juniper Canyons
A short path lets walkers traverse Switzer and Juniper canyons, located within South Park, as well as explore the neighborhood and admire its historical homes. Both canyons are teeming with nature, a welcomed break from the bustling streets above.
This is an ideal option for its central location, near Balboa Park, and it’s easy hiking. The walk takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Walkers will begin at the eastern Switzer Canyon entrance, located off of Burlingame Drive.
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
A roughly 3-mile loop in the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is a challenging hike leading to a rushing waterfall and surrounding pools. The Peñasquitos Falls Loop via Carmel Valley follows portions of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail on the north and south sides of the creek, marked as North Trail and South Trail…