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
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.