Uncover the Secrets of Annie's Canyon Trail San Diego

What a fun, short hike! We found free street parking at the trailhead and it took about half an hour of leisurely walking to get to the mouth of the canyon. It's a tight slot canyon, but short, with a fun exit up steel ladders. The top of the canyon loops back to the trail. Total time round trip was less than two hours including some sitting time. Take the side trail down close to the water to see some birds and perhaps other critters.

Mos def an experience to try. I went early and on a weekday, so that there was nobody there. Had enough time to go thru the trail twice without anyone nearby. The earlier you go, the better. It's cooler then. Once that sun comes out, it gets warm. It can be a bit challenging if you're claustrophobic, so be prepared. I recommend that you try this trail hike. I'm from San Diego and have never heard of this!

A really fun and interesting hiking spot with well-marked trails and detailed signage. You can choose between a moderate or difficult route to reach the overlook. If you go for the difficult option, the trail becomes a loop—you’ll enter from the challenging side and exit from the moderate side. If you choose the moderate route, you’ll reach the overlook and then return the same way. The entire trail isn’t too long - about 30 minutes - including the time waiting for others to pass, especially in narrow sections. Some parts require a bit of scrambling with both hands and feet. The view from the top is worth it, with a beautiful overlook of the lagoon. Great for a short, adventurous hike!

Stunning hike alert! Gorgeous views of the bay and ocean open up along the way. The trail runs right through the hills — narrow, rocky, and full of charm. In some places, it’s so tight only one person can pass at a time. I spent about 80 minutes covering the whole loop. Spotted a snake and a few lizards too! Start at the end of Solana Hills Drive for the best experience. Bonus: it’s perfect for a date hike.

Highly recommended hiking trail! There is an easy 10-15 hike to the Annie’s Canyon Trail, then there is a loop, and you want to make sure you take the path from the left. The view was memorable and the journey was fun. Tips: - good hiking shoes highly recommend! Some places are sandy slippery, not a difficult hike but needs to be focused. Not suitable for people who have difficulty walking, especially at the top. - you might need to have both hands to hold on, especially at the ‘top’, therefore, do not recommend holding a phone or a water bottle. - when you see the sign for Annie’s Canyon Trail, take the path on the right. It’s the fun, exciting, and slightly challenging trail. Part of it is narrow and some parts are steep, and some stairs. It is a one way path and will reach the top, and the path down is the path that was the one on the left. (So if you take the left, easier path up, you will totally miss the fun!