Near Father Junipero Serra Trail
South Fortuna from Visitor Center loop
Near Father Junipero Serra Trail
Old Mission Dam hike with Sami
Near Father Junipero Serra Trail
One of the easier spots on Climber's Loop.
Near Father Junipero Serra Trail
Grasslands Loop Trail - Mission Trails .
Near Father Junipero Serra Trail
Start of Kwaay Paay Peak Trail at Mission Trails Park.

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Father Junipero Serra Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
An easy hiking trail that mostly follows the San Diego River.
2.5
mi
Distance
113
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.54mi
Distance
113ft
Elevation Gain
114ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
343ft
High Point
241ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy hiking and equestrian trail that starts near the visitor center and generally follows the San Diego River. Mission Trails Park turns brown later in the year. This trail is most enjoyable from roughly February through May.

Route Conditions

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Nearby Hike Routes

Mission Trails Regional Park, Visitor Center Loop

Hike Route

Mission Trails Regional Park, Visitor Center Loop

Dogs Allowed
moderate
1.42 mi
+185 ft
South Fortuna Mountain

Hike Route

South Fortuna Mountain

Views
moderate
2.69 mi
+1,134 ft
Mission Trails Loops

Hike Route

Mission Trails Loops

River/Creek
moderate
10.69 mi
+2,077 ft
Climbers Loop Trail

Hike Route

Climbers Loop Trail

Views
easy
0.97 mi
+386 ft
Fortunas Loop CCW from Tierrasanta

Hike Route

Fortunas Loop CCW from Tierrasanta

Views
strenuous
7.1 mi
+1,639 ft
Three Peak Out-and-Back

Hike Route

Three Peak Out-and-Back

Birding
strenuous
5.97 mi
+1,830 ft
Contributors
Matthew Kidd