Rose Canyon Hiking Park

Rose Canyon Hiking Park is located just off the 52, between I-5 and I-805 in San Diego, California and is approximately 20 minutes drive from San Diego International Airport. There is 275 acres of open space surrounding the old roadbed of the Santa Fe Railroad ideal for hiking and mountain biking. Visitors should note there are no facilities at the park.

Cyclists can try a 10 mile mountain bike trail at the park, which is an easy double track tread that includes a road crossing. Hikers can enjoy great open space including specific trails with rangers on hand to provide assistance and guided tours. Venturing through the park, visitors may see coastal sage scrub and chaparral covering the hills and fields as well as oak woodland.

The Rose Creek meanders around the canyon floor, which continues to deepen and widen until it drains into Mission Bay. There is lots of wildlife to be seen here including raccoons, skunks, rabbits, coyotes, foxes and mule deer as well as owls and large hawks. Near to the park there are several eateries including a sushi bar and Italian Restaurant on Governor Drive.