Discovery Lake and Hills Loop is a 0.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near San Marcos, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Nice place for a short, easy stroll or jog with the family with various loop options around a lake. Accessibility: The trail surface is partially pavement and partially dirt. It is typically at least five feet wide. The grade is mostly gentle (5% or less). Most wheelchair, mobility equipment, and stroller users will find at least the paved portions of this trail navigable.
There is a playground with restroom access nearby.
March 28, 2021It is nice. Paved and clean. Two path options, one flat and the other is elevated. Great walking, running and biking location.
March 25, 2021Rainy, that’s okay though, better than working;)
March 13, 2021Fresh rain, no dust:)
March 9, 2021March 7, 2021March 3, 2021Love coming here to hike 
March 1, 2021Awesome trails!!!!
February 7, 2021February 2, 2021January 30, 2021January 22, 2021c’mon people is late night walking dogs with no leash!? I kicked a dog really bad thinking it was a coyote
January 21, 2021January 3, 2021Straight up! The lower trails were beautiful
December 21, 2020December 13, 2020I loved this trail so much that I came back to do it again. At the fork where the trail hooks left I decided to make a right on another path that hugs along parallel to these beautiful homes overlooking the city. The trail ends and gets to something a lot more rocky, but still fun. I ended up where I started and then made a loop around the lake. It’s such a lovely hike! I’ll definitely come back again.
December 8, 2020December 2, 2020Awesome trails!
December 1, 2020November 18, 2020Awesome trails!
November 16, 2020Awesome trails!!!
November 15, 2020November 12, 2020Awesome trails!
November 9, 2020Great!
November 9, 2020November 6, 2020Great experience! Lots of walking options ranging from easy-moderate! Great playground and water play area! Coming back 10/10
November 3, 2020Nice and easy walk around the Lake. Dogs were on Leashes, but there were 1/2 dozen issues to be avoided! Shame on the Owners!!!
October 30, 2020The main loop is paved/packed dirt all the way around and quite flat. It has pretty views and a nice little dock to look at the ducks from. Runners: this place is perfect for a speed interval workout, if you are someone like myself who hates running on a track but still wants to have laps to keep track of.
October 12, 2020Awesome trails!
September 28, 2020September 4, 2020
