Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Solana Beach

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Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Solana Beach

Easy

2.9

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hikers

Annie's Canyon – Rios Avenue Trail loop from Solana Beach

01:07

3.81km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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1.27 km

Annie's Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Annie's Canyon is a sandstone slot canyon that stands out for its uniqueness, featuring a ladder that leads you to the top. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.

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1.37 km

View of the Pacific Ocean from Annie's Canyon Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking over the Preserve you get nice views of the Pacific Ocean. Mornings often get a marine layer that can obstruct view but by afternoon it can be nice and sunny, don't forget sun protection while hiking!

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1.51 km

Rios Avenue Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Open from sunrise to sunset this hiking path is friendly for leashed dogs, except in the slot canyon portion. This part of the trail has pretty even terrain and is straight forward.

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3.81 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.33 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

1.31 km