Jerabek Park North

A 3.7-mile loop through the canyons and open spaces of Scripps Ranch, and along the south shore of Lake Miramar, starting and ending at Jerabek Park. Hilly in many places, but no mountains to climb. A GPX track and map are available at www.efgh.com/SDDH.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

We 've done this hike before. For details, including some pictures, see
2021: www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/275414627
2022: www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/284467288
2024: www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/299839745

Meet at 9:30 AM near the restrooms in Jerabek Park, 10150 Avenida Magnifica in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego (N 32 54.615 W 117 4.959). At 9:45 AM we'll step off.

If the parking lot is still closed, or if it is full, park on the street and walk in.

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO: Go north on I-15 and take the exit for Miramar Road and Pomerado Road. Go east approximately two miles on Pomerado Road and turn left (north) on Avenida Magnifica. Jerabek Park will be on your left, about a half mile north of Pomerado Road.

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

The trails are mostly hard-packed dirt, but with some steep and rocky places. Wear good hiking shoes and layered clothing. Hiking poles will be helpful in a few places. Part of the route is on sidewalks.

December is the gloomiest time of the year. Most people require very little sun protection; a hat, sunglasses and a little bit of sunscreen on the nose and other exposed places should be enough.

No lunch stop is planned, but you might want to take a snack. Drinking water and rest rooms are available at Jerabek Park and Lake Miramar. You may want to picnic in the park after the hike.