Grasslands Loop Trail and Oak Canyon Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park
The Grasslands Trail and Oak Canyon Trail Loop provides a diverse hiking experience. The Grasslands Loop offers expansive views of the rolling hills and chaparral, with opportunities for birdwatching, while the Oak Canyon Trail winds through oak groves along a dry creek bed, showcasing seasonal waterfalls. The trails pass by notable historical landmarks, such as the Old Mission Dam, and also reveal elements of local Native American history, including grinding rocks used by the Kumeyaay people. #Hiking #Loop #Nature
- Distance: 3.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 420 ft
- Maximum elevation: 594 ft
- Elevation loss: 420 ft
- Minimum elevation: 269 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 38 m
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 15.3 mph
- Total time: 2 h 17 s
- Global speed: 1.9 mph
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Name: Grasslands Loop Trail and Oak Canyon Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 32.83883 -117.05080 32.85191 -117.03747
Topography: San Diego topographic map, elevation, terrain
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