How many trails are near Carlsbad?

We list 388 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, California. This page shows the 60 closest.

What is the longest trail near Carlsbad?

Coast to Crest Trail is the longest on this page at about 70 miles, 14 miles from Carlsbad.

Are there dog-friendly trails near Carlsbad?

Yes. Map data lists 2 trails on this page as open to dogs, including San Luis Rey River Trail, Coastal Rail Trail. Most trails have no dog rule in our data yet, so check signs at the trailhead.

Trails near Carlsbad, CA

388 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road riding. Tap a trail for its map, trailhead and directions.

Hiking trails (352) Walking trails (348) Bike trails (159) Mountain bike trails (91) Paved trails (82) Horse trails (80) ATV and UTV trails (15) Dirt bike trails (13) Off-road and 4x4 trails (28) Dog-friendly trails (17) Wheelchair-accessible trails (4) Rail trails (4)

Quick picks

Closest: Coastal Rail Trail 0.8 mi, 0.7 mi away
Longest: Coast to Crest Trail 70 mi, 14 mi away
Easy walk: Hosp Grove Trail 1.3 mi, 1.4 mi away
Paved: Eucalyptus Trail 1.2 mi, 5.6 mi away
Dog friendly: San Luis Rey River Trail 9.0 mi, 7.3 mi away
Mountain biking: Switchbacks Trail 2.0 mi, 9.1 mi away
Horseback riding: Horned Lizard Trail 1.1 mi, 9.4 mi away

All nearby trails

Coastal Rail Trail

0.7 mi away

0.8 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad

Hiking Biking Paved Rail trail

Coastal Rail Trail

1.1 mi away

0.5 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad

Hiking Biking Paved Rail trail

Hosp Grove Trail

1.4 mi away

1.3 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Hosp Grove Trail

1.5 mi away

0.7 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Tomato Fields Trail

2.5 mi away

0.8 mi long · Easy · Carlsbad

Hiking Biking Paved

Robertson Ranch West

3.2 mi away

0.5 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Robertson Ranch East

3.5 mi away

0.4 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Hidden Valley Trail

3.7 mi away

0.6 mi long · Carlsbad

Hiking

Lake Loop Trail

3.9 mi away

2.3 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Calavera Mountain Trail

3.9 mi away

0.7 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Viewpoint Trail

4.0 mi away

0.3 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Serpentine Trail

4.2 mi away

0.7 mi long · Vista

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Monkey Flower Trail

4.4 mi away

1.0 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Oak Riparian Loop Trail

4.4 mi away

1.4 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Cudweed Trail

4.5 mi away

0.2 mi long · Vista

Hiking

East Loop Trail

4.8 mi away

0.9 mi long · Vista

Hiking

Black Sage Trail

5.2 mi away

0.5 mi long · Encinitas

Hiking

Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail

5.3 mi away

1.7 mi long · Encinitas

Hiking

Golf View Trail

5.3 mi away

0.5 mi long · Encinitas

Hiking

Eucalyptus Trail

5.6 mi away

1.2 mi long · Easy · Encinitas

Hiking Biking Paved

El Fuerte Bressi Ranch Trail

6.5 mi away

0.8 mi long · Lake San Marcos

Hiking

Coyote Trail

6.6 mi away

0.5 mi long · Lake San Marcos

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Water Tank Trail

7.2 mi away

0.6 mi long · Easy · Encinitas

Hiking Paved

San Luis Rey River Trail

7.3 mi away

9.0 mi long · Easy · Dogs on leash · Camp Pendleton South

Hiking Biking Paved Dogs allowed

Leucadia Blvd Path

7.6 mi away

0.7 mi long · Easy · Encinitas

Hiking Biking Paved

Coastal Rail Trail

7.8 mi away

16 mi long · Easy · Dogs on leash · Solana Beach

Biking Paved Wheelchair accessible Dogs allowed Rail trail

Moonlight Beach Trail

8.2 mi away

0.3 mi long · Encinitas

Hiking

Horned Lizard Trail

9.1 mi away

0.6 mi long · Easy · Lake San Marcos

Hiking Biking Paved

Switchbacks Trail

9.1 mi away

2.0 mi long · Lake San Marcos

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Horned Lizard Trail

9.4 mi away

1.1 mi long · Easy · Lake San Marcos

Hiking Biking Horses Paved

Make A Wish Trail

9.5 mi away

0.6 mi long · Lake San Marcos

Hiking

Garden Trail

10 mi away

0.5 mi long · Lake San Marcos

Hiking

S Alpaca Alley Trail/N Aviary Ave Trail

10 mi away

0.8 mi long · Rancho Santa Fe

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

Lone Jack Trail

10 mi away

1.6 mi long · Easy · Rancho Santa Fe

Hiking Biking Horses Paved

Manchester Canyon

11 mi away

1.0 mi long · Easy · Encinitas

Hiking

Lake Drive Trail

11 mi away

0.6 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Nature Center Outer Loop

11 mi away

0.5 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking

Spooks Canyon Trail

11 mi away

0.9 mi long · Easy · Rancho Santa Fe

Hiking Horses Paved

Bella Vita Way

11 mi away

0.8 mi long · Easy · San Marcos

Hiking Biking Paved

Cerro De Las Posas Ridgeline Trail

11 mi away

3.4 mi long · Easy · Lake San Marcos

Hiking Biking Paved

Gemma Parks Loop

12 mi away

0.5 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking

Rios Avenue Trail

12 mi away

0.8 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking

North Coast Trail

12 mi away

2.4 mi long · Easy · Solana Beach

Hiking Biking Paved

Questhaven Nature Trail

12 mi away

0.6 mi long · San Marcos

Hiking

La Orilla Trail

12 mi away

1.3 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking Horses

Solana Hills Trail

12 mi away

0.7 mi long · Solana Beach

Hiking

Way Up Trail

13 mi away

1.3 mi long · San Marcos

Hiking

Botanical Trail

13 mi away

0.5 mi long · San Marcos

Hiking

Pacific Coast Bikeway

13 mi away

1.4 mi long · Easy · Camp Pendleton South

Hiking Biking Paved

Equine Incline Loop Trail

13 mi away

2.5 mi long · San Marcos

Hiking

Lake Hodges Overlook Trail

14 mi away

1.5 mi long · Escondido

Hiking

Coast to Crest Trail

14 mi away

70 mi long · Easy · San Pasqual

Hiking

Fairbanks Horse Trail

14 mi away

1.4 mi long · Fairbanks Ranch

Hiking Horses

Tidal Trail

14 mi away

1.0 mi long · Del Mar

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Fairbanks Fitness Path

14 mi away

0.9 mi long · Fairbanks Ranch

Hiking

Crest Canyon Trail

15 mi away

1.5 mi long · Del Mar

Hiking

Los Jilgueros Preserve South

15 mi away

0.6 mi long · Fallbrook

Hiking

Pacific Coast Bikeway

15 mi away

1.8 mi long · Easy · Camp Pendleton South

Hiking Biking Paved

California Coastal Trail

15 mi away

9.9 mi long · Easy · Camp Pendleton South

Hiking Paved

Lusardi Creek Loop Trail

15 mi away

3.2 mi long · Fairbanks Ranch

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

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Common questions

How many trails are near Carlsbad?: We list 388 trails within 30 miles of Carlsbad, California. This page shows the 60 closest.
What is the longest trail near Carlsbad?: Coast to Crest Trail is the longest on this page at about 70 miles, 14 miles from Carlsbad.
Are there dog-friendly trails near Carlsbad?: Yes. Map data lists 2 trails on this page as open to dogs, including San Luis Rey River Trail, Coastal Rail Trail. Most trails have no dog rule in our data yet, so check signs at the trailhead.