Balboa Park is classed as the largest Urban Cultural Park. The park is home to the world-class San Diego Zoo, beautiful botanical gardens, museums, public archery ranges, lawn bowling, activity centers and more. Numerous trails are etched throughout the park, some official, some not.
Trails
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Off the Beaten Path in San Diego's Balboa Park
Parts of Balboa Park that most San Diego natives don't know. Brought to you by a guide who grew up exploring the park.
Parts of Balboa Park that most San Diego natives don't know. Brought to you by a guide who grew up exploring the park.
Moderate
1.2 mi/
2.0 km
2.0 km
Guides
Parts of Balboa Park that most San Diego natives don't know. Brought to you by a guide who grew up exploring the park.
Community Trips
Took Marius to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.
Easy walk in the Lost Forest. Animals seen: Orangutans, Gorillas, Pygmy Hippos, various monkeys and birds.
Moderate loop walk, some elevation change. Animals on the loop include Tigers, Hippos, Pandas, Leopards, Rhinos and Giraffes.
Easy, level walk to the west side of the zoo. Animals seen include Koalas, Camels, Condors, Elephants, Lions and Takins.
Longer walk in the zoo with the greatest elevation change. Animals on the route include Bears, Pandas, Zebras, Takins, Lions, Elephants and Camels. Can be made a little longer by diverting into Urban Jungle to visit the Giraffes and Rhinos.
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