Switzer Canyon, Canyon between North Park and South Park in San Diego, California.
The natural canyon extends through residential areas with hiking paths traversing native vegetation and connecting several urban neighborhoods of San Diego County.
E.D. Switzer established a five-acre farm at the canyon's downtown end in 1869, and the area served as an isolation camp during the 1887 smallpox outbreak.
The canyon represents San Diego's geographical character, with trails maintained by Friends of Switzer Canyon through regular cleanups and native plant restoration programs.
Multiple entry points provide access to the canyon trails, with the 30th Street causeway serving as a central landmark for orientation during hikes.
The canyon floor contains remnants of an 1888 railroad track that connected early San Diego suburbs, marking the beginning of local urban development.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 32.73310,-117.13000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:22
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