North Shepherd Canyon Loop

This is the North Shepherd Canyon Loop, a signed 3.5-mile loop in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego. (See the map above.) It consists mostly of dirt paths running through canyons and open spaces. Hiking shoes are recommended. Leashed dogs are allowed. The hills are small, so this is a fairly easy hike.

We'll be passing by a small pond called Dishwasher Pond (pictured above).

The east end of the trail passes through part of Mission Trails Regional Park. We will take an unofficial detour on the north side of Portobello Dr. as an alternative to walking along Portobello Dr.

The hike should take 1.5 to 2 hours.

Meet at 9:00 AM on the EAST side of Santo Road just SOUTH of Antigua Blvd. (N 32 50.004 W 117 6.068). We'll hit the trail at 9:15.

You can't park on Santo Road or Antigua Blvd. near this corner. Park in the residential area on the west side of Santo Road on Antigua Blvd. or Tortuga Ct. and cross Santo Road on foot. There is a traffic light with a pedestrian crossing signal. (You can use a small off-road parking area on Antigua Blvd., if you can find it.)

We've done this hike before. For details, including photographs, see

2018: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/249620992/
2020: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/271616749/

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

COVID-19: Face masks are no longer required outdoors. But carry one with you, just in case.

WEATHER: It will be warm, so dress appropriately, take water and use sun protection. Climate change is real. We live in a warmer world. Get used to it.