I hike alone quite a bit for this column. And when I’m on the trail by myself, I like to play little mental games. For one, I ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diego County is home to numerous hiking trails from the coast to the desert. Being an avid hiker myself, I see a lot of foot traffic, and often times, trash ...

Priscilla Lister wrote The San Diego Union-Tribune's hiking column for six years. She shares her favorite trails in the county and tips for beginners on KPBS Midday Edition.

The U.S. National Forest Service, which maintains San Diego County's Cleveland National Forest, takes measures to shut down strenuous hiking trails when temperatures soar.

Check out the best hikes in San Diego — you're bound to get a good workout in, and if you're lucky, an Instagram-worthy photo op, too. 1. Cedar Creek Falls Trail ...

San Diego County is blessed with 4,261 square miles of biologically diverse countryside. San Diego hiking trails are abundant, with skill levels for all ages and ambitions.

Hiking in San Diego County is an excellent way to get out in nature, but in the middle of summer, it can also be dangerous as weather temperatures soar.In the last week alone, San Diego Fire ...

Hikers from around the world come to San Diego County each spring to walk the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the longest thru-hikes in the U.S. Here’s what San Diego readers should know about the ...

If your New Year's resolution is to see and experience San Diego County's natural beauty, county park rangers have put together a list of 10 hiking trails to try out this year.

Here are my top 10 picks for dog-friendly hikes in San Diego County. ... but offers a gorgeous view of the North County city. Parts of the trail are steep so it offers a great workout too.