Spot the Rock Climber

San Diego, California

Description

•Great Hiking•Rock Climbing•Educational•Mountain Scenery•Camping

With about 6,800 acres of natural and recreational land, Mission Trails offers plenty of hiking and mountain scenery. Walk or Run the trails of the Kumeyaay Natives that once lived on the land and discover remnants of their history. If you're not interested in the archaeological aspects of the park, take a buddy and go rock climbing on the rugged mountains that tower over you. After a day of exploration, sleep under the stars that cover the Kumeyaay Lake Campgound!

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Features

Rock Climbing

Cycling

Camping

Photography

Volunteering

Running

Hiking

Bathrooms

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Lake

Picnic Area

River

Scenic

Wildflowers

Wildlife

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