Near Spring Canyon Trail
Start of Kwaay Paay Peak Trail at Mission Trails Park.
Near Spring Canyon Trail
Enjoy verdant views in Mission Trails Regional Park.
Near Spring Canyon Trail
A verdant hillside provides a pretty view along Spring Canyon at Mission Trails Regional Park.

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Spring Canyon Trail

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This trail follows a small seasonal creek.
0.8
mi
Distance
72
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViews

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.76mi
Distance
72ft
Elevation Gain
18ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
357ft
High Point
282ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Mission Trails Park is often hot and brown, but in the spring, particularly after a winter of heavy rains, it can be wonderfully verdant. This trail crosses a flat grassy area and offers great 180-degree views centered west.

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