Torrey Pines Ext - Crest Canyon

4.5 miles, 550ft ascent. No hazards (except crossing Del Mar Heights Rd).

Description:
We will hike the Torrey Pines Extension and Crest Canyon out and back. These less-traveled extension trails offer spectacular pine specimens as well as a rich collection of other coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant life. This coastal sage scrub habitat is rich with wildflowers, various shrubs, and, as the name suggests, sage. Both white and black sage can be found here, as well as the unrelated (except in smell) California or coastal sagebrush. California poppy and sunflower bloom here in late winter/early spring, with many additional wildflowers blooming in the spring months. Crest Canyon is a favored place for male hummingbirds to perform their dive bombing mating ritual. We previously were here on 10/24.
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Wear good hiking shoes, take plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and a snack.
Leashed dogs are NOT permitted. No Restroom.

Directions:
Google maps - Torrey Pines Extension
Apple maps - Torrey Pines Extension
12997 Caminito del Pasaje, Del Mar 92014
GPS: (32º 55.8456' N 117º 15.1647' W)
Meet in cul-de-sac at end of road.

CONTACT: Nick Burke text 858-264-7787