San Diego Torrey Pines

Here are the event details:

Meeting Time: 7am

Meeting Place: We will meet at the church parking lot. Enter the parking lot from the church administration building on Red Oak Street, make a left and an immediate right to drive to the back parking lot where the tan portable buildings are located.

Hiking Leader: Debra Young - Contact number for questions, (909) 630-3519.

Parking Fee: $10-15. This is a state park. If you cannot find parking in the South lot go to the North lot which is about 1 mile away. The North lot is cheaper. There is parking along the highway that is free but it is very hard to get in (but you hikers have done it!) See directions.

Bathrooms: There are bathrooms in the parking lots and at the visitors center at the top of the trail.

Trail Difficulty Rating : Moderate, uphill. Number of Miles: about 4 miles round trip. Total hike time: about 2 hours including resting and tour of overlooks and side trails.  

Weather: The weather predictions for this day a high of approx. 75 degrees and sunny. (accuweather.com)  

Required Footwear: hiking shoes or good tennis shoes with support and tread.   

Required Gear: a LIGHT backpack or waist pack for your snacks and water, walking stick. Walking sticks help to navigate the steps. MUST have water, insect repellant, sun block, sunglasses and a hat on this trail.  If you wear long sleeves make sure it is light breathable material.

A HAT, SUNGLASSES AND SUNSCREEN ARE REQUIRED. ALWAYS BRING YOUR CAMERA. THIS TRAIL HAS SOME GREAT SCENES!

Minimum Amount of Water to Bring 2-3 bottles of water is enough. There are drinking fountains and restrooms at the Children’s Forest parking lot and an outhouse at the Keller peak station . As always never drink stream water.   

Minimum Amount of Food to Bring: sack lunch, fruit or energy snacks. There are a few convenience stores in the immediate area but none very close to the trail. You will see some grocery and convenience stores on the drive to the rocks.

HIKE DESCRIPTION:

This area overlooks the beach and combines a number of trails. The main trail begins at the foot of the South Beach parking lot and is paved. It goes up the mountain into the preserve and then branches off into six scenic trails such as the Guy Fork trail. To see all trails follow this link: http://torreypine.org/reserveinfo/trails/

Directions: 12600 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego CA 92037 

Phone: (858) 755-2063

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located between La Jolla and Del Mar, north of the City of San Diego, California. 

From either direction on I-5, take the Carmel Valley Road exit and drive west for about 1.5 miles until you reach Camino Del Mar. Turn left (go south) and proceed along the beach for about half a mile. The entrance is on your right just before the road begins to climb up the North Torrey Pines grade.

For the North Parking lot: If the South lot is full,  turn around and go back to Carmel Valley Rd., turn right, then turn right again onto McConigle Road and that will take you right into the North parking lot. Pay your fees at the fee kiosk and put the ticket onto the dash of your car. To get to the trail go toward the beach and take the pedestrian ramp up to the main highway. Walk on the beach side for one mile to the South Parking lot. You will see the lot and all the people walking on the trail.

Six questions each participant must answer “yes” to before being allowed  on hike  1. Are you medically fit to participate in this hike?  2. Are you bringing adequate food and water?  3. Do you have the required footwear for this hike?  4. Do you have the proper clothing for this hike?  5. Do you have the proper gear for this hike?  6. Did you prepare physically for this hike?   In case of emergency: Dial 911

Nearest law enforcement : San Diego Law Enforcement: 911

Leaving early: If you must leave the hike early please tell me. If I think you’re lost, I’m going to call heaven, my prayer partners, Pastor Coronado, all emergency services will be notified, your family will be called, most likely the hiking group will be calling their families telling them they are waiting for you and every angel in heaven will be on alert. We can avoid unnecessary stress, use of emergency personal and heavenly time if you communicate. Emergency services are charged to people who unwisely use them. 

Special Conditions: As always beautiful scenery.

What happens when the weather does not co-operate: We will never go hiking in inclement weather (storms, lightning, thunder, possible flash floods, icy roads etc). Only God knows all things, my job is to do the best at planning a great trip. I will make all efforts to call and email you if we must postpone a date or change sites.