Cowles Mountain

San Diego County, San Diego

Address: 7001 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119

Wikipedia entry

“Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country — 7,200 acres of canyon, chaparral, and riparian woodland in the hills east of San Diego proper, and dogs are welcome on leash throughout the trail system. The Cowles Mountain summit trail (1,591 feet, the highest peak within San Diego city limits) is a popular morning workout with views that justify every step.”

In the magazine

• Dog Friendly Things to Do in San Diego (2026)