Within just 60 minutes of downtown San Diego you can find yourself at Mount Laguna, in the heart of extensive pine and oak forests that offer unrivalled opportunities for outdoor fun. You can bring along your hiking boots (or snowshoes) to explore a variety of trails, which vary from the easy Wooded Hill Nature Trail (1.5 miles) to a couple of more strenuous trails that cover over 10 miles of scenic forest offering good wildlife viewing along the way.

Most of the Mount Laguna Trails are also suitable for mountain bikers and horseback riders – you can get all the maps and info you need from the visitors center. While you are in the area, you can visit the San Diego State University Mount Laguna Observatory for some star gazing.