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. Information and maps are available at https://www.cityoflamesa.us/942/City-Walks-Urban-Trails

The rain on Tuesday and Wednesday may impact unpaved trails. That's one reason for planning this hike, which is entirely on sidewalks.

We've done this hike before, most recently on December 10, 2021. For details see https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/282541201/

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. Take a camera if you wish. No stops are planned, but you might want to take a snack. Jackson Park has rest rooms.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

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