9 Hiking Trails near Lake Cuyamaca
first prev 1 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of 15055 CA-79, Julian, CA 92036, USA City, Zip, or Address
Cedar Creek Falls
Ramona, California
8.4 miles WAn 80-foot waterfall plunging into a large pool in the backcountry hills of eastern San Diego — note that the pool goes stagnant with algae in summer when the falls typically stop running.
Hike, Swim
San Felipe Hills
Julian, California
10.2 miles NEThe San Felipe Hills are a mountain range within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the Colorado Desert, in eastern San Diego County, California.
Hike
Noble Canyon Trail
Pine Valley, California
10.2 miles SPine and oak woodlands with wildflowers, mountain views, an 1880s gold mine ruin, and a popular shared trail — bring lots of water, hats, and boots; conditions are very hot and dry in summer.
Hike
Agua Caliente County Park
Julian, California
16.5 miles EA 910-acre county park with three geothermically heated pools — including an indoor 102°F therapeutic spa — plus hiking trails, cabin rentals, and 140 campsites, open Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Elephant Trees
Borrego Springs, California
27.7 miles EElephant Trees are rare, cold-sensitive tropical trees reaching only 10 feet tall, with stout trunk and branches resembling elephant legs, thin flaky bark, and tiny oblong leaves — found at their northernmost range in Borrego Springs.
Hike
Oak Grove/High Point Trail
Warner Springs, California
29.7 miles NWA steep but rewarding trail in the Palomar District near Warner Springs with great views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains and optional 5-mile extension to the High Point Lookout. Bring lots of water.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Beach Trail at Torrey Pines
San Diego, California
39.0 miles WA steep, 3/4-mile trail to Flat Rock and the beach at Torrey Pines — few trees, narrow final entry with steps, and coastal cobbles to navigate if you walk back along the shore.
Hike, Swim
Dripping Springs Trail/Agua Tibia Wilderness
Temecula, California
39.7 miles NWA strenuous Agua Tibia Wilderness trail with immediate climbing, long switchbacks, and a high-elevation traverse — best in fall, winter, or spring; carry water and skip summer visits.
Hike
Apple Canyon via Devil's Slide (shuttle hike)
Mountain Center, California
49.2 miles NHike near Mountain Center, California
Hike
