Marston Point Trails Gateway

On the southwest side of the park is a gateway into four trails:

The 1.0 mile trail follows sidewalks to take tree-lined route loops through the south side of Balboa Park’s West Mesa. Difficulty level: Easy. Follow the #41 round blue trail markers.

The 1.6 mile trail follows sidewalks, stairways, unpaved trails and some road surfaces. Experience unique perspectives of the West Mesa canyons. Difficulty level: Medium. Follow the #42 square orange trail markers.

The 2.6 mile “Jerry Schad Memorial Trail” follows sidewalks and some road surfaces. It is a tree-lined, gently sloping route through the entire West Mesa, featuring some of the park’s finest botanical treasures. Difficulty level: Medium. Follow the #43 square purple trail markers.

The 3.3 mile trail follows sidewalks and some road surfaces. Explore the 1915 Panama California Exposition section of the park by way of the West Mesa and Cabrillo bridge. Difficulty level: Medium. Follow the #44 diamond red trail markers.