Mission Trails Regional Park is a 5,800 acre natural preserve situated entirely within the city limits of San Diego. A municipal park this size is so rare that Mission Trails ranks as the sixth largest municipally-park in the country, as well as the largest in Southern California. It features numerous rocky peaks with great views …
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Big Rock Trail - Barker Way - Pyles Peak TrailDistance: 8 milesElevation Gained: 1,500'Difficulty: Moderately StrenuousTime: 3:00:00Critters: Quail, Dog of the Day Winner, Dylan to MaltyPros:- Good views of downtown San Diego, Mission Bay, and the surrounding mountain rangesCons:- Overcast weather diminishes the pros- Very crowded on Cowles PeakDetails:Kelly is in the midst of a …
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