Tecolote Canyon Nature Hike - Gardena Avenue Entrance

This hike starts at the end of Gardena Avenue and proceeds through a short portion of habitat being restored. The trail then climbs steeply up the side of the canyon through nearly pristine coastal Sage scrub, including California sagebrush, black sage, and coastal desert thorn. Once the trail peaks near the September Street entrance, it descends steeply through an extensive patch of coast cholla cactus, continuing down to near Tecolote Canyon Creek and a riparian habitat. There are some short steep slopes to climb and descend but the effort is worth it to see one of the most pristine areas in Tecolote Canyon.

Distance: About 1 mile.

GPS: N32.775199, W117.191161

Directions: From Clairemont Drive, turn south onto Denver Street at the stop light. Go one block and turn right at the stop sign onto Ingulf Street. Follow Ingulf Street for a couple of blocks till it ends at the T-intersection with Morena Blvd. Turn left onto Morena Blvd. Follow Morena Blvd south for about 0.6 miles till you reach Littlefield Street (All Star Glass is on the Southeast corner). Turn left onto Littlefield Street. Follow Littlefield Street east till it ends at Frankfort Street. Turn left onto Frankfort Street and take the next right onto Gardena Avenue. Follow Gardena Avenue till it ends, then park along the street.

Note: There are no facilities at this location.

For more information contact the Tecolote Nature Center at 858-581-9959.

If you would like to schedule a TCIG guided walk for your youth or adult group contact the Tecolote Nature Center 858-581-9959 or visit us at 5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110.