Tijuana Estuary

4 miles, no ascent, no hazards. 8:30am start to beat the heat.

This is a moderately-paced hike along established paths through the Tijuana Estuary Research Reserve in Imperial Beach. For information on the reserve, see http://trnerr.org/

We've done this hike before. For more information, see
2018: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/254778021/
2020: https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/273235994/

We'll meet at 8:30 AM in the parking lot at the Imperial Beach Sports Park restroom, since the visitor center doesn't open until 10am.

After the hike, we can tour the visitor center and some small paths nearby.

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Go south on I-5 and exit at Coronado Ave. Go west about two miles on Coronado Ave., which becomes Imperial Beach Blvd. when it enters Imperial Beach. Turn left on Third Ave. and follow it about 0.1 miles as it turns left and becomes Caspian Way. Follow Caspian Way to the end and turn right into the Sports Park.

Apps: Intersection of Caspian Way & 4th St, Imperial Beach.

San Diego MTS buses 933 and 934 stop nearby.

The name of this reserve varies somewhat from one sign to the next, but the words "Tijuana" and "Estuary" (or "Estuarine") seem to appear in all variants.

The reserve is especially good for bird watching: ducks, gulls, terns and even some big, noisy whirlybirds.
The paths are mostly decomposed granite with a few muddy spots.
Hiking shoes are not required. Take water, hat, sunscreen and a snack..

Leashed dogs are allowed.

CONTACT: Nick Burke 858-264-7787 burkenlb@gmail.com