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San Pasqual-Clevenger Canyon Open Space Park

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San Pasqual-Clevenger Canyon is city-managed open space east of San Pasqual Valley. The south trailhead has a 1.5-mile west trail to an overlook and a 2.3-mile east trail to a 1,755-foot summit. No bicyclists or equestrians, no restrooms and no overnight camping. Carry water.Checked October 23, 2026.

1.5miles to overlook
2.3miles to summit
1,755 ftsummit
No restroomscarry water
Green valley with olive-like trees, yellow wildflowers and rolling hills under blue sky
The green San Pasqual Valley near the open space park. Illustrative photo, not this exact place. Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Who it suitsHikers and bird watchers; hot, carry water
South trailhead5.3 miles from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park via San Pasqual Valley Road (per the page); exact street address not stated
North trailheadA 20-mile round trip described as “poorly maintained”
RulesBicyclists and equestrians are not allowed; no restrooms; no overnight camping
Ranger office858-538-8082
Hours and feesSee the official page
Official pageOfficial page

What You Will Find

Granite and chaparral trails above the valley. The page warns that it is hot, so carry water.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Hours, a street address and coordinates are not confirmed. The ranger office, 858-538-8082, can confirm. No map point is shown because none was confirmed.

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FAQ

Can I bike here?

No. The city page says bicyclists and equestrians are not allowed.

Sources

  1. City of San Diego: San Pasqual-Clevenger

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.