Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

Category: Park in San Diego, California

Address: 5180 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Phone: +18585819944

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–2PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Charles Fukushima

Apr 16, 2022

Well defined trail and nature center. Good for longer hikes with minimal elevation change. Long stretches of trail without any shade. Expect some areas that are not as secluded as you'd expect (next to a golf course with "enthusiastic" players). Overall, nice trail to get some exercise and see some nature.

Cody Conklin

Mar 31, 2022

My dogs aren't great around other dogs but this trail is so wide that it doesn't cause me any issues at all.

Sam

Feb 14, 2022

I don’t know if it was just bad timing but this place smelled awful. Although, it could mainly be due to sewage water flowing underneath right beside the trail. Other than that, it’s not a bad little trek.

Porsche Goff

Jun 24, 2021

Beautiful trails all marked and easy to navigate we entered from a steep entrance in a neighborhood area. Very clean canyon, no trash cans do not litter! Also did run into 1 snake but only caught a glimpse before it slithered out of the trail be mindful wear you step.

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Questions & Answers

can you park your van over night here?

Marisol N | Jul 18, 2022
Paul Marx | Jul 18, 2022

I'm not sure. I know at the Golf course you can't because the close the front entry gate at 11 or so.

How many miles of trails are here?

Abby Remington | Jun 18, 2022
Yazmin Muñoz | Jun 18, 2022

I usually do the walk from the information center which the loop ends up being about 2 miles total, but there's a lot of routes you can take that I'm sure cam add on a few miles

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Does the Tecolote Canyon Center ever do educational presentations about our local owl populations?

Ma Kathleen Guerrero | Sep 21, 2021
Joseph Goulart Jr | Sep 21, 2021

Used to...been off since the pandemic started

Can I going hiking trail course in this weekend(sep.4th) ?

Kimyun Hong | Sep 21, 2021
eric | Sep 21, 2021

Sure... whenever you like. It's always open.

I see the nature center is closed Mondays. Can we still walk along the trails?

Dianne Lane | Aug 17, 2020
Lottie Cornell | Aug 17, 2020

You can even park in tecelote golf course and start your hike from there

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Can i take my motorhome.or do i need to park in a special parking spot?

Martha Rubio | Aug 17, 2020
Erin Aquilante | Aug 17, 2020

It depends on which parking lot/entrance to which trail you are using. Check out the county website https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/osp/tecolote

What are the blue ribbons on trees for?

Orren Jedi | Aug 17, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Johnson | Aug 17, 2020

They point out paths used by homeless embankments. So police can find them easier.

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Is this a dog-friendly trail?

KKJ Realty | Aug 18, 2019
John Ghio | Aug 18, 2019

Yes, pets are allowed. Nice trail & open space w/added attraction of wildlife.

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Has anyone seen any mountain lions? They have a sign to beware of mountain lions.

Myra M. Benoist | Aug 18, 2019
Branden Lee | Aug 17, 2020

No Mountain Lions in a while but beware of the Cougars that roam the area 😜

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Is there drinking spring water avaulable, either free or for purchase?

Gloria Olsen | Aug 18, 2019
Exsiquio Ramos | Aug 18, 2019

No

Can you ride bikes on the path?

Quantum Leap PAS | Aug 18, 2018
Jim Stuart | Aug 18, 2018

Great for biking

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