California Mission Trail - stage 01 Mission San Diego de Alcalá (1769) to Mission San Luis Rey (1798)

A 75.9 km Regional Hiking trail, California Mission Trail - stage 01 Mission San Diego de Alcalá (1769) to Mission San Luis Rey (1798) takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

At 75.9 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 16 hours and 52 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the CMT01 trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.