52 Hikes in San Diego: Discovering Urban Trails with Chris and Susie

In this episode, I welcome listeners back to the Rise and Wander podcast (season 4, episode 6) after a holiday hiatus. In this eposide I interview Chris Griffith and Susie Kara Slater, co-authors of Urban Trails San Diego, a Mountaineers Books guide featuring 52 accessible 1–6 mile urban hikes. They explain how the book grew out of hiking together, COVID-era doorstep exploration, and a desire to highlight hidden gems beyond the usual "top 10" lists. We share favorite routes including Shepherd Canyon, Cabrillo National Monument, Sweetwater River, Dictionary Hill, Los Peñasquitos Canyon, and the Rolando Village catwalks, plus beginner tips to start small and use community resources. They note San Diego's mild weather and varied environments, announce a March 1 release, list events, and share where to buy and follow them online.

Show Links:

www. UrbanTrails-sandiego.com

@susiehikes

@sdpeakbagger

www.52HikeChallenge.com