Maps of Scenic Runs in San Diego

Maps of Some Scenic Runs in the San Diego Area

Visiting or new to San Diego? See the routes on a Google Map or a County Overview Map

The Routes
    The starting locations in this table are ordered north to south (Run # 1 is the farthest north).
    The runs are scenic runs (runs you might not mind driving to) and are along roads much of the time.
    Beach running options are highlighted in the Description column.

Running Tracks - When you want to run round and round - See the tracks on a Google Map.

Races - When you want to run with a big group. Raceplace is an online race calendar and Active.com is a popular web site to sign up for local races (Active charges a fee).

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	Run Map	Text Version	Google Earth	Google Map	Description (on roads unless noted)	Map of Start Location
1	Nate Harrison Grade Rd				18.8 mile out-&-back, mostly on dirt road	Nate Harrison G Rd & Hwy 76 Pauma Valley
2	Buccaneer Beach				5 to 9.3 mile out-&-backs	Buccaneer Beach Park Oceanside
3	Tour de Julian				12 mile loop	Hwy 78 & Wynola Rd Julian
4	Blue Sky Reserve - 2 Runs				Trail runs: 8 mile out-and-back, 4.7 mile loop	Near or at Blue Sky Reserve trailhead Poway
5	Dixon Lake Trail Run (by Iso)			Map	Trail Run starting @ Dixon Lake Rec Area	way out La Honda Ave, Escondido
6	Lake Hodges/SDRV - 2 runs				Trail runs: 15+ and 20+ mile out-&-backs	Sunset Dr near Lake Hodges Escondido
7	San Dieguito River Valley (SDRV)				Trail/Road run: 20 mile out-&-back	Sunset Dr near Lake Hodges Escondido
8	Lake Hodges and SDRV				Trail run: 20 mile+ out-&-back	Lake Hodges * Escondido
9	San Elijo Lagoon - Removed by request of the Rancho Santa Fe Association. Try route-mapping sites like Favorite Run
10	San Dieguito County Park & east - Removed by request of the Rancho Santa Fe Association
11	Train Run				16 mile point-to-point	Solana Beach Train Station Solana Beach
12	THE Frog's 10				10 mile out-&-back (hilly)	Frog's Gym Solana Beach
13	Via de La Valle to Genesee				13+ mile out-&-back (via the Torrey Pines hill). South terminus = north terminus of "Crown Pt to Genesee"	Hwy 101 & Via de la Valle Solana Beach
14	Penasquitos Canyon 1				Trail run: 12 mile out-&-back	Penasquitos Canyon, west Carmel Valley
15	Miramar Lake Runs				4.9 and 8.8 mile loops	Miramar Lake parking lot, Scripps Ranch
16	UCSD Loops				4, 6 and 8 mile loops	La Jolla Shores Dr & N Torrey Pines La Jolla
17	Low Tide				Beach / Road run: 17+ mile out-&-back	La Jolla Shores (in Kellogg Park) La Jolla
18	La Jolla Shores Southbound				9.46 mile one-way w/ beach run option	La Jolla Shores (in Kellogg Park) La Jolla
19	La Jolla Cove Southbound				15.4 mile out & back w/ beach run option	La Jolla Cove La Jolla
20	Mission Bay 4				20 or 22 mile loops + Fiesta Island	De Anza traffic circle Mission Bay (MB)
21	Mission Bay 5				26.5 mile out-&-back	Crown Point Shores (south parking lot) MB
22	Cirque du Soledad				20 & 22 mile loops (hilly)	Crown Point Shores (south parking lot) MB
23	Crown Pt to Genesee				24.5 miler out-&-back (via the SIO hill). North terminus = South terminus of Via de La Valle to Genesee	Crown Point Shores (south parking lot) MB
24	Bay Park Hills				7 to 8.6 mile out-&-backs	Runner's Bathroom in east Mission Bay
25	Mission Bay 1				8.5 mile loop + Fiesta Island	Runner's Bathroom in east Mission Bay
26	Mission Bay 2				11.9 & 12.2 mile loops + Fiesta Island	Runner's Bathroom in east Mission Bay
27	Mission Bay 3				14.6 & 14.7 mile loops + Fiesta Island	Runner's Bathroom in east Mission Bay
28	To La Jolla Cove				Options for 3 different starts: HoPo, South Mission Beach and Crown Point Shores	Hospitality Point South Mission Beach * (west into parking lot) Crown Point Shores * (in south parking lot)
29	Mt. Soledad Lite (by Son of a Rich)				15.5 mile loop run over Mt Soledad (hilly)	Near Roller Coaster restrooms, Mission Beach
30	SD River Flood Channel				4 mile out-&-back (bike path)	Hospitality Point MB
31	"Old" Marathon Course				6.2, 9.8 & 11.5 mile options	Hospitality Point MB
32	Point Loma				10.6 mile loop + variations	Hospitality Point MB
33	Tour of San Diego				14, 16, 18, 20 & 22 mile loops	Hospitality Point MB
34	Balboa Park - three loops				8.15, 9.09, 2.33 loops on streets mostly	Balboa Park Admin Building parking lot (the two big loops) 6th and Laurel (Balboa Dr Loop)
35	Harbor Island - four routes				3.7 mi loop, 7.5, 9.9 and 11 mi out-and-backs	Harbor Island parking lot west end
36	San Diego Bay 2				16 mile out-&-back	Shelter Island Point Loma
37	San Diego Bay 1				20 mile out-&-back	Embarcadero Marina Park South Downtown San Diego
38	Hyatt Three-Milers				Two 3-milers from the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego	Manchester Grand Hyatt Downtown San Diego
39	Coronado Loop				6 mile loop w/ beach run option	Tidelands Park Coronado
40	Coronado / Silver Strand				18 mile out-&-back	Tidelands Park Coronado
41	Coronado 20 Mile				20 miler, an out-&-back followed by loop	Hotel Del Coronado Coronado
Open book icon links to the run's text description. Google Earth marble links to the .kmz file (for use in Google Earth ) describing the route or one of the routes if there are multiple routes on the map. How To Use the .kmz files with the free version of Google Earth to fly the routes before running them! This icon links to the GPS Visualizer version of the route. See the printable map / text version for the full route description. This icon links to the Gmaps Pedometer tracing of a part of this route. See the printable map / text version for the full route description. * Mapquest "star" is an approximate location.

More Places to Run in San Diego
Balboa Park	Great trail map by local cartographer. The map is not available on line.
Balboa Park's three maps	Museum Map, Downtown/Balboa Park Public Transportation Map, Trail Map
Blue Sky Reserve trail map	The Blue Sky Reserve is a 700-acre natural park east of Poway.
Cowles Mountain Full Moon Hikes	Run Cowles Mountain in the daytime; hike it on the "full moon" evenings with this group.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park	Check out the Bike Trails. Trails are shared by runners, hikers, bikers and horses.
Daley Ranch, Escondido	Challenging runs. Water available at the ranch house. Lots of variety, great views, all dirt.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve	Can download a Trail Map.
efgh.com	Bike rides. Philip Erdelsky also leads monthly hikes in the county http://www.efgh.com/hike/
Front Runners & Walkers San Diego	Routes (mapped) in downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and Hillcrest.
Hot Green Peas' recent runs	San Diego County (mostly) routes
Marian Bear Memorial Park	Marian Bear Memorial Park is located in San Clemente Canyon stretching from Interstate 5 to Interstate 805 just south of 52. Over three miles of mostly flat trails along the length of the canyon
Morley Field Par Fitness Course	Circuit includes 18 exercise stations spaced over a 2.5 mile path. Starting location is marked.
Mission Trails Regional Park	Interactive trail map.
Mountain Bike Bill	Bike routes can be running routes. Good maps/elevation profiles for county rides/runs.
Movin' Shoes	Local resources list hosted by local running store chain. Check their home page for more info.
North County Bike Routes	North County Cycle Club's routes.
Penasquitos Canyon Preserve	Los Penasquitos Canyon map by the City of San Diego - side trails, waterfall, historical sites
Roam - O - Rama by Jerry Schad	The Reader's searchable archives of Jerry Schad's runs, walks and hikes in southern California.
San Diego City Open Spaces	Open space within the City of San Diego
San Diego City Park and Recreation	San Diego Park & Recreation Department's home page
San Diego County Parks and Open Spaces	Includes maps of county parks and open space preserves.
San Diego Mountain Biking Association	Mapping project underway to map many of the county's trails.
San Diego Natural History Museum	Canyoneer Nature Walks - routes all over the county
Sea to Sea Trail	Trail system still under construction but many legs are mapped thanks to Philip Erdelsky.
Torrey Pines State Reserve	Running and hiking trails mapped on page 8.
Trans County Trail	Trail system still under construction.
Walk UCSD	Walking and Running routes at UCSD in La Jolla. Most routes are wheelchair-friendly.