La Mesa Stride Urban Hike

This is a five-mile loop along the streets of northern La Mesa, starting and ending at Jackson Park. It is described on the La Mesa website as "The Stride" Intermediate Route.

We did this hike in April, and it RAINED. Most people cut the hike short. That's why I'm doing it again. The weather forecast for June 7 is very good. Also, my car is in the repair shop, with serious but hopefully not life-threatening ailments. So I'm doing a hike close to home.

We've done this hike before (without rain), on February 9, 2015. For details see www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/220566632 (https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/220566632/).

The hike has only one significant hill, about one block long. There is an optional side trip down a stairway and back for those who need some kind of workout.

This hike is marked by GREEN disks on the sidewalks and curbs along the way.

We'll meet at 9:00 AM at Jackson Park, 5890 Jackson Dr., La Mesa CA 91942 (N 32 47.132 W 117 1.208), and we'll step off at 9:15 AM. (The park has rest rooms.)

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Go east on I-8 and exit at exit 13B (Jackson Drive, Grossmont Blvd). Go north on Jackson Dr. 1.15 miles and turn left into Jackson Park.

Wear good walking shoes. Hiking shoes are not necessary because the hike is entirely on pavement.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky, cell 619-866-8512 E-mail pje@efgh.com.