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Summary: An easy, but wonderful hike. There is a coastal overlook where you can watch beach-goers enjoying the fun and sun. You can walk among the rarest pine tree in North America - the Torrey Pine, see beautiful coastal flowers, shrubs and fauna, and even your children will enjoy the walk. The trail is billed as the easiest in the park, but even when busy, it still seems relatively secluded. Torrey Pines is a place not to be missed - take the whole family, even grandpa will like this one. Trailhead: The Park is pretty easy to get to - there are numerous ways and they are all signed Torrey Pines State Reserve. Follow the signs to the entrance gate , pay the six dollar entry fee and drive to the visitor center. Pedestrian traffic is free From the 5 you can take three exits, but an easy way is to take the Genesee exit traveling West toward the ocean. Make a right onto Torrey Pines Road - you will drive past the golf course and when you see the slough and wetlands to your right, you will need to turn left into the Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve Area. You can park here, but the ranger station is at the top with a very nice visitor center, and lots of trails to explore. The Guy Fleming trailhead is at a parking area before you reach the top - there are signs. (Lat:32.92295 Lon:-117.25543) Trail Guides for Torrey Pines - Guy Fleming Trail: California Hiking by Tom Sinestra and Ann Marie Brown (Avalon Travel) Day Hikers Guide to Southern California by John McKinney (Olympus Press) Walking the California Coast by John McKinney (Harper Collins) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Torrey Pines State Reserve (858)755-2063 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Denny & Cathy on 4/15/2008 Hiked this and the other Torry Pines trails on a Monday afternoon. Guy Fleming was, in words of my wife, one of the "best" we have ever hiked. Had to wait 30 minutes for fog to blow over in early afternoon, but after that, GREAT!
Reviewed by Solrac on 11/27/2005 5 stars for the view!1 Star overcrowed! The hike is easy! I recommend it for everyone, and go early to avoid the noisy crowds, I had a temperature of 100 degress and still did the hike! The best views of the coast in my opinion very well kept! go to my site if you wish to see pictures and a short movie clip!http://solraclives.typepad.com/, I have a blog for all the the hikes I have been on in San Diego! 
Reviewed by Donna on 2/6/2004 My family and I hike the Torrey pines at least once a year. I have hiked this trail also while I was pregnant with my 4th son. It is a good starter trail. We all love It. The veiws from all of the Torrey pines trails are spectacular. Mountains -Pines and Ocean -sand trails the cliffs -The sunsets are breath taking. Enjoy!
Reviewed by Viewer on 11/5/2003 One of the quickest and most rewarding hikes at Torrey Pines. Its a great warmup for the other hikes. A loop that I like to start out by staying left and working Clockwise. Bring a snack for the 2 great view points and keep an eye out for the awesome flowers. Tread lightly. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||