San Diego River in Mission Valley

We'll be hiking the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley. The total distance is almost seven miles, but there are NO HILLS. We did this walk on March 15, 2018. See https://www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/248687063/ for information and pictures.

Where the trail doesn't exist, we will switch to the sidewalks on nearby streets.

We'll meet at 10:30 AM and start at 10:45 AM in the little T+C Park on Fashion Valley Road at Riverwalk Drive, near the Fashion Valley Transit Center Trolley Station (N 32 45.909 W 117 10.220). We'll go upstream on the north side of the river about three miles to the Fenton Parkway Trolley Station.

Why so late? The Fashion Valley Shopping Center opens at 10:00 AM, and some hikers may want to use the rest rooms before we begin. Rest rooms will also be available at the Mission Valley Library next to the Fenton Parkway Trolley Station. (There is a portable toilet near the starting point at the Riverwalk Golf Course, but it may not be available.)

The starting point is reachable on the Green Line Trolley and on several bus lines. There is plenty of parking.

Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail, but not on the trolley.

If you wish, you can end your hike at any trolley station and take the San Diego Trolley back to the starting point. The fare is $2.50, or $1.25 for seniors and disabled persons. Ticket dispensers at trolley stations accept credit and debit cards.

The rest of us will walk back, switching to the path on the south side of the river between Qualcomm Way and Avenida Del Rio.

Since this hike is on paved paths and sidewalks, hiking shoes are not required. Wear good walking shoes. The paths are level, except for a stairway (and wheelchair ramp) just west of Qualcomm Way.

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