San Diego Attractions

Mission Trails Regional Park

1 Father Junípero Serra Trail

San Diego, CA

Tel. 619/668-3275, 619/668-3281

www.mtrp.org

Well off the beaten track for tourists, this is one of the nation's largest urban parks, a 5,800-acre spread that includes abundant bird life, two lakes, a picturesque stretch of the San Diego River, the Old Mission Dam (probably the first irrigation project in the West), and 1,592-foot Cowles Mountain, the summit of which reveals outstanding views over much of the county. There are trails up to 4 miles in length -- including a 1.5-mile interpretive trail -- some of which ...

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Price Range: Free admission

Transportation: Take I-8 to Mission Gorge Rd.; follow for 4 miles to entrance

Open Hours: Daily sunrise to sundown (visitor center 9am-5pm)

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