Giant Grove Trail
4 Reviews
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9884-9888 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
32.904879, -117.084841
Hike: 1 mile loop   Level: Easy
Dog-Friendly: Yes   Kid-Friendly: Yes
The Giant Grove trail is a short yet enjoyable 1-mile loop located in Scripps Ranch. Because it is completely shaded by eucalyptus trees, even in the summer it will feel cooler than most other hiking trails. We hiked after a rainfall and the smell of eucalyptus was in the air. It was so nice. It appears the trail is lined with trees that burned down in the wildfire that swept through this town years back and the offspring are the trees we now see in the forest.
While you're in the area, make sure to find the Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch!
Don't expect a crazy adventure, but it's very kid and dog-friendly. You may find a secret out here if you look really hard. 😉
Anonymous
Where would you park for this one?
February 20, 2016
Anonymous
I was sent by faze rug, but can’t be the same tunnel
July 20, 2016
Anonymous
@Anonymous,
Jerabek Park has decent parking unless a youth sporting event is taking place
June 22, 2019
Anonymous
You can park on the street (Avenida Magnifica) right outside the entrance
There’s at least one shell of a hut in this area but it’s well hidden. Check out the storm drainage tunnels here as well, there’s several and they’re fun/creepy to walk through.
June 23, 2019