Saturday, June 11, is National Get Outdoors Day and with the weather heating up it’s a great time to try out some of our many city trails that are close to the beach.

Here are three Carlsbad trails – easy, moderate and difficult – that feature beautiful views and cool coastal breezes.

Batiquitos Lagoon North Bluff Trail  
Length (miles): 0.70
Difficulty: Easy
Access this trail on Windrose Circle, where there’s a small public parking lot. The trail runs along the bluff of the Batiquitos Lagoon, wraps around the residential community and ascends to Avenida Encinas through a set of concrete stairs. You’ll find some stunning views of the lagoon and the coastline, plus a pretty, shaded gazebo. 

Agua Hedionda North Shore Hubbs Trail
Length (miles): 0.5
Difficulty: Moderate
You can get to this trail from the north end of Garfield Street. (Street parking is allowed.) The trail runs along the north shore of the outer portion of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, between Coast Highway and the railroad tracks. The trailhead has spectacular ocean and sunset views, and the trail is a great place to see shorebirds.

Aviara Trails – Eucalyptus Trail
Length (miles): 2
Difficulty: Difficult
The Aviara trail system is one of the most diverse in the city. The trails all have unique names that reflect a specific type of characteristic. Not surprisingly, the Eucalyptus Trail has lots of eucalyptus groves. The topography is steep in some areas, but the high points offer breathtaking views of the Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean. 

You can get more detailed information on these and other trails through our online portal, GoHike Carlsbad. It has interactive navigation tools and maps, so you can track where you are in real time as you’re hiking.