Grasslands Loop Trail is a 1.8 mile (4,000-step) route located near Santee, California, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 134.5 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This route can be accessed from multiple other trails within Mission Trails Regional Park. I used the Grasslands Crossing Trail as a starting point. The route heads north over a footbridge that crosses a narrow section of the San Diego River. Once across, the Grasslands Loop can easily be followed. The trails are wide and well marked. I took the path west toward the Kumeyaay Grinding Stones and checked out the descriptive sign nearby. A little farther down the path is an overlook to the historic Old Mission Dam below. After taking in the view, I followed the trail to its northern edge and then back south. The route creates a perimeter around swaths of golden grasses native to the area. Before long, I had returned to the Grasslands Crossing Trail and headed back to the start.