About Maple Canyon Trail San Diego
Sitting between the neighborhoods of Bankers Hill and Little Italy, the Maple Canyon trail in San Diego is one of the more accessible and beautiful urban hikes around. The trail is just under 1 mile (one way). On the way you’ll be surrounded by pretty steep canyon walls, lots of tall eucalyptus trees and green foliage (depending on the time of year), and you’ll pass under a few tall bridges, which make a great scene on the trail.





Best Parts
- Trees and green foliage
- A chance to see wildlife
- It is a great place to exercise
Behind The Counter
The canyons in San Diego are managed by several municipal and non-profit organizations, in particular the San Diego Canyonlands. These canyons are a very unique and beautiful part of our city, and they also create critical habitat for local wildlife.
Maple Canyon Trailhead – Bankers Hill
Maple Canyon Trailhead – Little Italy
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