Afoot & Afield: San Diego County

Discover more than 280 hikes in San Diego County!

This fifth edition of San Diego County’s classic hiking guidebook features 282 trips, ranging from short, self-guided nature trails to challenging peak climbs and canyon treks. In Afoot & Afield San Diego County, coauthor Scott Turner has fully updated this edition, which includes new maps and more than 30 new hikes. The book encompasses almost all public―and a few private―lands within San Diego County, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Cleveland National Forest, the Cuyamaca Mountains, and numerous county and city parks.

For every trip you’ll find: At-a-glance essential information, including distance, hiking time, and elevation gain/loss. Notes on which trails are suitable for children, mountain bikes, dogs, equestrians, and backpacking. Accurate and precise driving and hiking directions.