La Jolla Canyon Hike
Beautiful Meadows, Wild Flowers and Panoramas of the Mountains and Ocean
La Jolla Canyon Hike
Beautiful Meadows, Wild Flowers and Panoramas of the Mountains and Ocean
Details
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time at Gelson’s: 9:15 am (see below)
Time at Trailhead: 10:30 am (see below)
Distance: 8-9 miles
Elevation: 1500 foot gain
Hike Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Trail
Hike Type: Loop
The hike will begin with a 1000 foot climb out of the valley, and continue along the ridge to a gorgeous long valley likely filled with spring wild flowers. We will stop for lunch in the valley. After lunch we will continue hiking along the valley up to some great overlooks of the ocean. We will then descend back into the valley and the parking lot. I am leading this hike for both the Gay Outdoors and the Great Outdoors members. Note: women may be participating. John will be leading this hike
We will meet at trailhead at the La Jolla parking lot at 10:30 am. We will also meet at the Gelson's supermarket in West Hollywood for carpooling at 9:15 am. We will meet at the north door of the Gelson's supermarket in West Hollywood at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Kings Rd
Directions
Directions/Trailhead:
Driving north on Pacific Coast Highway, the entrance to La Jolla Canyon (Point Magu State Park) is about 1.5 miles north of Sycamore Canyon Road. Park on PCH or in the small lot inside the park.
GPS Coordinates: (Lat: 34.08396 Lon: -119.03565)
Google directions - click below and enter your address:
Park Map:
http://www.lamountains.com/maps/jolla.pdf
What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes. A hiking/trekking pole may be useful for the occasional step ascent/descent on the trail, but not necessary. Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water. Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.
Contact: For information before or on the morning of the hike, contact John
About this event
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time at Gelson’s: 9:15 am (see below)
Time at Trailhead: 10:30 am (see below)
Distance: 8-9 miles
Elevation: 1500 foot gain
Hike Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Trail
Hike Type: Loop
The hike will begin with a 1000 foot climb out of the valley, and continue along the ridge to a gorgeous long valley likely filled with spring wild flowers. We will stop for lunch in the valley. After lunch we will continue hiking along the valley up to some great overlooks of the ocean. We will then descend back into the valley and the parking lot. I am leading this hike for both the Gay Outdoors and the Great Outdoors members. Note: women may be participating. John will be leading this hike
We will meet at trailhead at the La Jolla parking lot at 10:30 am. We will also meet at the Gelson's supermarket in West Hollywood for carpooling at 9:15 am. We will meet at the north door of the Gelson's supermarket in West Hollywood at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Kings Rd
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsDirections/Trailhead:
Driving north on Pacific Coast Highway, the entrance to La Jolla Canyon (Point Magu State Park) is about 1.5 miles north of Sycamore Canyon Road. Park on PCH or in the small lot inside the park.
GPS Coordinates: (Lat: 34.08396 Lon: -119.03565)
Google directions - click below and enter your address:
Park Map:
http://www.lamountains.com/maps/jolla.pdf
What to Bring: Good hiking boots/shoes. A hiking/trekking pole may be useful for the occasional step ascent/descent on the trail, but not necessary. Pack a lunch, snacks and bring plenty of water. Bring a hat/cap and sunscreen.
Contact: For information before or on the morning of the hike, contact John
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