San Diego Trail Parking Map
4 miles (round trip) of publicly accessible trail along the San Diego River
Great for hikers, equestrians, bikers, runners, and strollers
Relax on the beautiful Wildlife Observation Deck
Check out the Osprey Platform
Look for Red-Wing Blackbirds on the lower overlook
Directions to the East Trailhead
From Highway 67, exit Riverford Road in Lakeside
Go north on Riverford Road the the first light. Turn right on Riverside Drive.
Riverside Drive curves right and becomes Lakeside Drive and then Channel Road.
The parking area is on the right side immediately following the light at Lakeside Ave.
Directions to the West Trailhead
From Highway 67, exit Riverford Road in Lakeside.
Go north on Riverford road to the first light. Turn left onto Mast Blvd.
Turn left onto Marathon Parkway and proceed to the dead end at the Lakeside Baseball Fields.
Free parking is available on Marathon Parkway. The Trailhead is located at the southeast corner of the parking lot.
Directions to the North Trailhead
From Highway 67, exit Riverford Road in Lakeside.
Go north on Riverford Road to the first light. Turn right on Riverside Drive.
Park on side streets Rio Camino or Vista Camino.
The Trailhead is located in the parking lot of the River Run East Business Park next to the culvert.
Please do not park in the business park - that is saved for business customers.