Torrey Pines Preserve - Guy Fleming Trail Hike

Sunday, August 31, 2014, I took Trevor and Kristen and joined the "Hike Mania San Diego Meetup Group" to Torrey Pines Preserve Trail.

This is a loop hike which starts out relatively flat on sand trail through the Torrey Pines Preserve. We approached the Trail from its south entrance - Broken Hill South Fork Trail. Our hike meandered down the canyon and approached the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A landmark visible was Flat Rock (see pictures). As the beach was on high tide, we decided to avoid hiking on the Beach to avoid getting wet instead looped back and hike up the canyon using Beach Trail, towards Razor Point, passing through Razor Point Trail to Red Butte then out to the visitor center. For added distance, we also hiked the Guy Fleming Trail.

At that point we decided to separate from the group. Thanks to Watson for hosting this beautiful hike with breathtaking views of the Pacific Cost, steep cliffs, butte and Torrey Pines Preserve and Beach.

To find free parking, drive to the intersection of Torrey Pines Place and Callan Road. Walk back to North Torrey Pines Road, heading North. You'l pass the Torrey Pines Golf Course then into the Torrey Pines Park Road. You find both the North Fork or South Fork Trails.

Time: 3 hours
Distance: 7 miles
Terrain: combination of flat and steep trails

Hiking gear: Running shoes or Hiking shoes, water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Approach the Torrey Pines Preserve Trail by accessing it from Torrey Pines State Beach and exiting to Torrey Pines Park Road. Park at the lot. An entrance Fee of $8 is required.
2. An alternate access would be to park along the street at Callan Road and North Torrey Pines Place in La Jolla and walk up to the Trails though North Torrey Pines Road then to Torrey Pines Park Road.

Torrey Pines Preserve Map

Map courtesy of www.mappery.com


Click on the image below to view our Hike pictures.