FreeParks & Hiking
La Mesa Urban Trails & Secret Stairs
La Mesa, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
The city has three marked walking routes. The flat 1-mile "Stroll" starts at the La Mesa Depot, the "Stride" at Jackson Park and the hilly "Challenge" at Highwood Park. Older kids also like hunting for the public "Secret Stairs" in the Mt. Nebo and Windsor Hills area, but they run right beside homes, so keep the noise down.
Happening near here
- Trick-or-Treating in La Mesa VillageLa Mesa · <1 miFree
- Pumpkin Station — Bonita Pumpkin FarmBonita · 7 miFree
- San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeenSan Diego · 8 mi
- Spreckels Organ Pavilion Sunday ConcertsSan Diego · 8 mi · Sundays 2pm (one hour)Free
South San Diego depth 2026Walking routes
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Nearby places
Halloween Trick-or-Treating in La Mesa VillageLa Mesa · Arts & Culture<1 miHoliday in the VillageLa Mesa · Arts & Culture<1 miLa Mesa Classic Car Show & Live MusicLa Mesa · Arts & Culture<1 miLa Mesa Flag Day ParadeLa Mesa · Arts & Culture<1 miLa Mesa OktoberfestLa Mesa · Arts & Culture<1 miLa Mesa Village (downtown)La Mesa · Shopping & Treats<1 mi
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Eat nearby in La Mesa
- Farmer's TableBurgers & American · $$ · kids menu
- Mario's De La MesaMexican & Tacos · $