Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

A compact canyon trail network and nature center create a useful local nature outing with explicit terrain, wildlife, and construction cautions.

The City currently flags trail construction and rugged open-space hazards. Check work zones, center hours, weather, trail conditions, and closures before going.

Best for
Canyon trails + exhibits
Trails
About 6.5 miles
Uses
Walk + jog + mountain bike
Nature center
Plant + animal exhibits
Location

5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego, CA 92110
Clairemont · Directions

Tecolote Canyon offers approximately 6.5 miles of trails for walking, jogging, and mountain biking, with a nature center that interprets the canyon's plants and animals.

The City explicitly warns about rugged terrain, rattlesnakes, poison oak, mountain lions, and other open-space hazards. Current trail construction is also flagged, and no route-level or whole-park accessibility assessment is published.

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