Featured Hotels Near Cowles Mountain Trailhead

Canyon Crest Inn is a top choice just a 3-minute walk from the Cowles Mountain Trailhead. It features free parking, outdoor breakfast, and rooms with mountain-view windows offering panoramic views of the San Diego hills. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app to enjoy exclusive hiking-season perks

Hilltop View Lodge stands out with its top-floor suites featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame the breathtaking sunrise over the San Diego highlands. The property offers private guided tours to plan your sunrise hike and includes complimentary walking stick rentals and energy packs for an effortless morning adventure

Within a 10-minute walk from Cowles Mountain Trailhead lies the Canyon Creek Nature Center, offering free eco-tours and exhibits on native flora. Just 15 minutes further along the trail is Sunset Vista Overlook, a prime spot for viewing San Diego’s skyline and golden-hour sunsets. Nearby lodges like Canyon Crest Inn provide guests with custom hiking maps and wildlife spotting guides to enrich your outdoor journey