CITYWIDE TRAILS PROGRAM

The goal of the Citywide Trails Program is to meet the changing and emerging leisure and quality of life needs of Carlsbad residents while supporting the protection and preservation of open spaces in accordance with the City of Carlsbad General Plan.

While the Citywide Trail system provides many recreational opportunities to enjoy the City's unique natural areas, it also provides a comprehensive network for non-motorized transportation routes, connecting neighborhoods to commercial and business areas, schools, parks, and Carlsbad beaches.

The City of Carlsbad has been working for many years to develop and implement a comprehensive trails system. Beginning as early as 1990, a Trails Feasibility Study laid the groundwork for planning the trails within the City. The City's Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan expanded upon the study and provided conceptual trail alignments used today to plan for the City's future trail network. Most recently, in November of 2001 the City Council approved the Citywide Trails Report which outlines the future vision and immediate steps to be taken to implement the Citywide Trails Plan.

Currently there are approximately 27 miles of unpaved recreational trails located in a variety of open space areas of the City with future plans calling for another 34 miles to be built in the future. In addition to the unpaved multi-use recreational trails, there are currently approximately 48 miles of bikelanes associated with the City's Roadways, often referred to as the Circulation Element.

Open Space Trails Trail System Mileage Hosp Grove 3.00 miles Cove Dr./Agua Hedionda 0.30 miles Hidden Valley/Lego 0.50 miles Hidden Canyon Park 0.25 miles La Costa Glen 1.20 miles Aviara 6.00 miles San Pacifico 1.00 miles Villages of La Costa - The Ridge 1.05 miles Rancho Carrillo 4.00 miles La Costa Valley 1.30 miles Villagio 0.40 miles Arroyo Vista 0.50 miles Total 19.50 miles Circulation Element Trails Trail System Mileage Calle Barcelona 1.00 miles College Ave - Calavera Hills II 0.50 miles Poinsettia Lane - The Greens 2.10 miles El Fuerte- Bressi Ranch 1.00 miles Alicante Rd.- Bressi Ranch 1.00 miles Poinsettia Lane - Brigantine to Aviara Park 0.50 miles Total 6.10 miles Special Trails Trail System Mileage Sea Wall 0.70 miles Coastal Rail Trail 0.70 miles Total 1.40 miles

Lagoon Trail La Costa Valley Hosp Grove Trail Leo Carrillo Trail Black Sage Valley

Citizens interested in more than hiking the trails of Carlsbad are encouraged to become a Citywide Trail Volunteer. Recent trail construction projects built by this ambitious group include the Hosp Grove Trails and the recently completed Hidden Canyon Park trail. Further information on the Citywide Trails Volunteer Program can be accessed through the Volunteer Information Link on this page.

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Trail Maps and Overview

• Trail Maps
• Guidelines for Trails Use
• Citywide Trails Map

Trail Descriptions

• Aviara Trails
• Hosp Grove Trail
• La Costa Glen Trail
• La Costa Valley Trail
• Rancho Carrillo Trail
• Villagio and Arroyo Vista Trail

Volunteer Information

• Newsletter
• Quarterly Meetings

Contact Us | Community Volunteer Coordinator
Please note: E-mail correspondence addressed to the Community Volunteer Coordinator is public record.

Additional Information

• Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Information
• Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Information
• Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation Information
• CoastWalk