Mt. Soledad - urban walk
Details
Overview: A short urban walk, mostly sidewalk but with a big hill. Distance about 3.5 miles. Duration about 90 minutes. THIS IS NOT A CASUAL STROLL. We'll be walking briskly (about 3.2 mph), and the walk includes a 1.5 mile uphill stretch with 500 ft elev gain
Route: Start at base of Via Valverde road and head uphill to Via Casa Alta, then to top of Mt Soledad, where we will pause to enjoy the view. Turn around and retrace our steps. Route map in "Photos" section below.
Hazards: We'll walk on a few narrow streets that do NOT have sidewalks, so we'll need to be alert for cars. May be hot, so bring a water bottle.
Parking: Free parking on streets.
Restrooms: Portable toilets at the top of Mt. Soledad
Start time: Meet at 8:00am, start walking promptly at 8:05am.
Where: On street near 6835 Via Valverde.
Bring a positive attitude! This is a diverse, inclusive, welcoming event. No negative energy allowed :-)
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