LA JOLLA VALLEY LOOP AND LUNCH
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Hey Everyone,
This spectacular hike does a loop around the base of Mugu Peak and through La Jolla Valley. This hike is intended for intermediate and advanced hikers, it's not suitable for beginners.
The first part of the hike climbs almost 900 feet in the first .7 miles, that means it's STEEP! After that, the hike meanders through spectacular grasslands in the La Jolla Valley and down into part of the canyon. Then it's another climb up out of the canyon floor, skirting just below the ridgeline as we take in views of the Pacific ocean and loop our way back down to the parking lot. Afterwards, let's grab a bite to eat at Pho Saigon, where they have yummy Vietnamese dishes at great prices!
DISTANCE: approx. 6 miles
ELEV GAIN/LOSS: approx. 900 ft
DURATION: approx. 3 hours not including lunch
DIRECTIONS:
Coming from Camarillo/Ventura/Potrero Canyon take Las Posas Road to PCH and head south/east (towards Los Angeles) and drive approx 2 miles until you see the large, orange tower on your right. The trailhead dirt parking lot is directly across the street from that tower.
Coming from Los Angeles, take PCH west/north and cross into Ventura County. As soon as you pass Mugu Rock, look for the orange tower on your left, about 10.8 miles north of Decker Road and the trailhead parking lot is directly across the street from that tower.
PHO SAIGON
826 N Ventura Rd Port Hueneme, CA 93041