Bernardo Mountain

We'll hike 3.4 miles from the trailhead to the summit of Bernardo Mountain, which has commanding views in all directions. Along the way, we'll be crossing the celebrated David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and hiking part of the San Dieguito River Park Coast to Crest Trail. We'll stop at the summit to enjoy the views and return (another 3.4 miles) by the same route.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

We will meet in the Bernardo Bay Natural Area parking lot on W. Bernardo Dr. (N 33 3.12 W 117 4.60). Parking is free. If this parking lot is full or inaccessible, park on the street or in the nearby Rancho Bernardo Community Park and walk to the Bernardo Bay Natural Area. There is a toilet in the parking lot.

We did this hike last December. For information, comments and pictures, see https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/257486344/

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Take I-15 north and exit at W Bernardo Dr, Pomerado Rd. Turn left and follow W. Bernardo Dr. up the hill roughly 0.4 mile to the unpaved Bernardo Bay Natural Area parking lot on the right.

The nominal starting time is 9:00 AM. I will be at the parking lot by 8:45, and at 9:15 we will hit the trail. We should return to the parking lot between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.

Wear good hiking shoes or boots and suitable clothing and take water. A little bit of sun protection may be advisable, although sunshine is less intense this time of year. You may want to take a snack to eat at the summit. There are steep parts of the trail where a hiking pole may come in handy. Take a camera if you wish. Call or send E-mail if you have questions.

The website weather.com predicts a cool, sunny day. Just right for a fairly strenuous hike.

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

Cell phone service is available in this area, but there may be a few dead spots.