More than 270 miles, close to 110 hours of hiking time and over 38,000 feet of elevation gain. Those are the numbers behind 101 hikes in San Diego County, the milestone I reached with the Hike of the ...

At just over 2 miles, this route through the state reserve’s extension offers views of the ocean and quiet paths shaded by ...

San Diego boast a number of hiking trails for residents seeking outdoor activity; here a duo enjoy a walk at Mission Trails Regional Park. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) San Diego has ...

It’s hard to go far in San Diego County without stumbling upon a place to hike. I should know; through the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Hike of the Week column, I have explored 101 hikes in this region ...

SAN DIEGO — Every year, county officials temporarily close three parks for the month of August to protect hikers from extreme heat. El Capitan Preserve, Hellhole Canyon in Valley Center and Mount ...

As I stroll along the shore, I’m hit by a mix of salty sea air mingles and the scent of coconut sunblock a beachgoer is applying. Kids squeal and laugh as they dive nose-first into the ocean from ...