Activities for Kids

Run (or Walk) to These Family-Friendly Trails

Get your heart rate up and spend some time outdoors with the kiddos. Here are our picks for the most family-friendly running paths in town.

By Shannon Reed July 22, 2015

Getting outside to exercise can be hard enough, but throw in a few kids, stroller, and a Razr Scooter and it can sound like a task too daunting to even start. We know how tough it can be pushing the double stroller up a steep incline with the baby strapped to your chest. Luckily you don’t have to struggle anymore. We put together the best running (or walking) trails for families to use with ease (think flat land). Click through the slideshow to hit up these trails that will get your heart rate up and tire out your little ones at the same time.

Mission Bay Loop

If the cool breeze off the bay and the beautiful views aren't enough to get you and your tots out here, then the ample parking and wide, paved trail is sure to do it. This is a San Diego mainstay for the fit and you're sure to see other parents pushing strollers no matter what time of day. There are also mom meet-up clubs and Stroller Stride groups held here almost daily. This perfectly flat eleven-mile loop has countless starting points and several playgrounds along the way. Whether you're looking for an intense run pushing the stroller or a leisurely stroll while your kiddo skips along, this trail has got you covered.

2688 East Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92109
Online: sandiego.org

Photo Credit: ML via Yelp

What’s your favorite San Diego spot to run or walk with the family?

— Shannon Reed