TORREY PINES HIKE- level 3

THIS IS NOT AN EASY BEGINNER HIKE. Lots of elevation, stairs, and rugged terrain.

Torrey Pines is an incredible hike in a majestic wilderness overlooking the ocean. The various trails we will be taking have scenic overlooks with panoramic views. We will hike through several different trails, each trail being unique with different but interesting terrain but all with fabulous views overlooking the various land formations as well as the ocean. Some of the trails we will be doing include Guy Flemming trail, high point stairs, Perry grove trail, Whitaker garden to scripps overlook, Red Butte, Razor point trail and Razor point, broken hill overlook, south fork trail, and Yucca point.

We will take a lunch break up on the bluff. Pack water, a lunch and wear appropriate gear

As the receding tide allows, we will descend to the beach and return along the sand and cliff base to the parking area. Low tide is at approximately 12:25, so we will be trying to time this accordingly. Hike will likely range from 5.5 to 7 miles. There are stairs to conquer on the various bluff trails. Plan on a full day, without the weekend crowds

Stats:
Distance- 5.5-7 + - miles
Elevation gain- 1100 feet.

General Rating: Level 3. moderate. Download RATING TABLE to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Due to the distance and elevation gain this hike is not for beginners.
This will not be a very fast paced hike and we will enjoy the scenery and take many breaks for photos and snacks along the way. It won’t be too slow either. This is meant to be a fun day.

Directions:
Meet at the Torrey Pines State Beach SOUTH parking lot. A Limited Use Golden Bear pass will allow free parking.
It’s the South Beach Lot. Do not go to the north beach lot. We’ve attached a photo.

REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***