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Summary: Torrey Pines State Reserve is a wilderness island in an urban sea. This fragile environment is the home of our nation's rarest pine tree - Pinus torreyana. Before the encroachment of civilization this tree covered a larger area. It now grows only here and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast near Santa Barbara. No food / picnicking are allowed in the park except on the Beach near the entrance. Dogs and horses are prohibited. Trailhead: Follow I-5 to Genesee Ave and go West. Drive just under a mile uphill and turn right onto Torrey Pines Road. The park entrance is 3 miles ahead on the left. Parking for the Beach Trail/Broken Hill Trail loop is at the visitors center at the top of the hill (Lat:32.9193 Lon:-117.2523) Trail Guides for Beach and Broken Hill trail(s) Loop: Best Easy DayHikes San Diego by Sean OBrien (Falcon) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: 858-755-2063 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jim on 7/19/2005 The hike is O.K., but the beach at the bottom is beautiful and not cluttered with a lot of tourists. Definitely check this on out and bring a camera!
Reviewed by Jesse on 4/8/2005 Beautiful but short hikes- another great place to take tourists. The dramatic cliffs, fragrant coastal sage and breathtaking views of the pacific are all a must see for out-of-towners. 
Reviewed by E.R on 7/5/2004 This is a great for strolling and for views of the beach. Not a good place to do any serious hiking. There are MANY tourists here for a good reason: most hikes are simply looped trails. The beach trail fairs a little better but isn't very challenging. This should be downgraded to an easy hike rather than moderate. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, San Diego County Hiking, San Diego County Trails, San Diego County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
