Annie's Canyon Trail

Category: Hiking area

Address: 498-450 Solana Hills Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA

Phone: +17604363944

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Stephanie M

Aug 11, 2022

The slot canyon was a novel experience for me so I was very happy to take this trail. The actual slot canyon part is only about 10 minutes long but then you can continue along with the trail alongside the salt marsh. The trails aren't very busy so it's quiet (minus the highway). Definitely recommend to at least go once to check out the slot canyons.

Hope Howell

Jul 25, 2022

This little canyon was so much fun! We took our 3 and 5 year olds and didn't have any issues. I wish we would have known there were 2 ways to enter. We went in the back way, which was more walking and good size hills. Nonetheless we had a great time!

Logan

May 19, 2022

This nice trail Includes short slot canyon with stairs in steep section. Nice view of Elijo Lagoon. Several other trails to enjoy as well. Can circumnavigate lagoon if you choose the trail on the left from the street. Annie's and others are the trail on the right. Many dogs enjoying it too. Easily accessible off the 5 fwy.

Leonor R.

May 13, 2022

A pretty short hike through a slot canyon. The parking area is at the end of the road in a neighborhood. Very limited parking! The hike up to the slots was pretty but it's next to the freeway, so it kind of ruins the scenery, but not terribly. You'll still enjoy this little walk in nature. The actual slot canyon section is really short, it's only a small portion of the hike, the rest of the hike is out in the open on a pretty and very well marked trail. It does get really narrow once you're in the slots and there's one section where there's a ladder. It's really fun and easy to get through. I don't recommend putting your dog through that, unless you have a small doggy and you can carry them up. But, it's up to you. It is fun for the whole family, kids can easily do this hike. I did it on my way out of San Diego. It's right off the freeway so it was well worth the stop. Highly recommend.

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Questions & Answers

Can you take your dog?

cathy dattilo | Aug 17, 2020
Steven Adler | Aug 17, 2020

Too tough for a dog to climb Take yr dog but walk around the canyon to the beach

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Maybe it's already been asked but can you bring digs along?

Lydia Posada | Aug 18, 2018
Patrick Kelley | Aug 18, 2018

Path leading up to Annie's Canyon Trail is dog friendly but signs say NO DOGS at Annie's Canyon Trail entrance.

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can you bring your dog

Lynn Hulsman | Apr 19, 2022
Bel Wilson | May 19, 2022

Absolutely, you can bring your cat as well, as long as you keep it on a leash.

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Do you have pay for parking?

Ashley Jones | Feb 18, 2022
Henry Baiza | Feb 18, 2022

Nop parking on the residential streets

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Are there mosquitoes in June/July?

Alan Robinson | Aug 17, 2021
Rick Rhay | Aug 17, 2021

I didn't see (or feel) any, but we were there in the middle of the day. There may be some in the evening.

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Is it dog friendly to a certain point?

Christopher Ramirez | Aug 18, 2019
Hella Blurry | Aug 18, 2019

Yeah, there is quite a few people with dogs there. But once you get to a certain point, a dog wouldn't make it past.

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How long is the walk from parking area to the slit?

Priscilla Schofield | Mar 20, 2022
Cruising with the Clemons | Mar 20, 2022

About 0.6 miles according to all trails. Very quick and easy walk.

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Is Solano hills parking still closed? Is there another spot to park? Thanks

Pamela Black | Feb 18, 2022
Pamela Black | Feb 18, 2022

Thank you Jane!!!

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Are there trails that are wheelchair accessible?

Bonnie Parker | Aug 17, 2021
Gayathri Sankaran | Aug 17, 2021

Not up the hill, but there are other trails at the bottom closeby the lagoon.

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Is it enjoyable for a 10, 7 and 5 year old?

Joseph Nuñez | Aug 17, 2021
Victor Correa | Aug 17, 2021

Yes I think they would all enjoy it a lot. There is one section with a ladder that the younger ones may need supervision.

Can you get there by public transport?

Miguel Angel Barajas Arias | Aug 17, 2021
emillee rego | Apr 19, 2022

public transportation + walking

Hello, Is the mushroom/ canyon climbing portion of it open as of Novemebr 2020 please?

Maya Torres | Aug 17, 2021
Sarah Heinz | Aug 17, 2021

It wasn't last weekend.

Is this hike open as of Sep 2020?

Zara Z | Aug 17, 2021
Jeremy Waits | Aug 17, 2021

The canyon itself is not

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Is the hiking trial closed?

Nicole C | Aug 17, 2020
sajeer fazil | Aug 17, 2020

Four weeks back when I visited, it was open. But the section towards the Canyon is closed

Are dogs allowed on Annie's trail?

Wendy W | Aug 17, 2020
S Gresham | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, dogs are allowed on leash, but avoid taking them on the canyon trail, because there is a ladder at the end and would be hard to carry them up. Also the canyon trail is very narrow and one way only, so you can't turn around.

How long is the hike

Klou Traeger | Aug 17, 2020
Ben Frayman | Aug 17, 2020

About 15 minutes to the canyon and another 15 to make the canyon loop. You can get through it quicker if you are not stopping to take any pictures

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What’s the latest time your allowed to hike?

MERLA Estrada | Aug 17, 2020
Ben Frayman | Aug 17, 2020

You want to be out of there by dusk, so arrive an hour before sundown and you're good.

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What can I expect regarding parking? Pay parking? Street parking?

Brenda P | Aug 18, 2019
Marco Morales | Aug 18, 2019

Street parking

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Where to enter?

Kelly Samuels | Aug 18, 2019
Ys Silva | Aug 18, 2019

Enter through solana hill drive

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Is it OK to bring my dog on leash to hike the trail system, especially Annie's Canyon Trail?

Barby Griffith | Aug 18, 2019
Maribel Krieg | Aug 18, 2019

Technically dogs are not allowed in the canyon. There is hand stairs you have to climb up. But dogs can go on the other trail to left.

Where is the trail start it keeps telling to to stop in the middle of the freeway

LaTasha Schoonover | Aug 18, 2019
Jamie Doheny | Aug 18, 2019

Type in Annie's canyon trailhead and it will bring you the back roads

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Is it a good place for kids?

Anasaurus Rex | Aug 18, 2019
John Lloyd | Aug 18, 2019

I took my 3+ year old grandson and he loved it. In fact, we went 2 days in a row. Be sure to take water and snacks if you are taking kids.

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Where does it start?

Gloria Brader | Aug 18, 2019
John Lloyd | Aug 18, 2019

I was visiting my daughter in SD and she did the driving. We parked on a residential street in Solano Beach or Solano Hills.

How long does it take to walk the trail ?

Danny Perez | Aug 18, 2019
Gerardo Escalante | Aug 18, 2019

Walking... about an hour out and back to Rios ave, considering stops for pictures and maybe waiting for others to go through the trail and up the stairs/ladder. Light jog/trail running , 30-40 minutes should do it.

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Are there restrooms?

Sylvia Moreno | Aug 18, 2018
Jack Harrison | Aug 18, 2018

There are trees. But actual restrooms no

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