50 Best Short Hikes San Diego Author:Jerry Schad 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diegoexplores fantastic views and hidden trails throughout the city. With this guide you can find out where the nearest campgrounds and trails are located. Author Jerry Schad has also included lifesaving tips on protecting yourself from heat, flash floods, and poisonous creatures. Short trips include hikes in Elfin Fores... more »t Recreational Reserve, Torrey Pines Beach & Reserve Loop, Rice Canyon, and Cowles Mountain. Even if you have only a limited amount of time to explore these incredible areas, the short routes described here let you stretch your legs, take in the great outdoors, and feel the wind in your face. Maps and information on park services and interpretive activities are also included.« less