https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mugu-peak-to-la-jolla-nature-preserve?u=i&sh=aoxfvb
Hey Everyone,
It’s time to get some more elevation gain in or we (I) will never make it up Baldy. I’m not going to lie, the first mile to Mugu Peak will be difficult, but most of our elevation gain will be done. We are going to take it nice and slow because there’s still 8 miles to go. We will take some time to catch our breath at the top and take some photos. Then we’ll descend into La Jolla Valley Preserve to start our 4.5 mile loop. The loop is a mellow, relatively easy hike. We will pass some water crossings, a pond, wildflowers, and possibly some wildlife. We’ll make our way out of the valley and hike along the ridge for some ocean views before (slowly) making our way back down the steep hill to our cars. Bug spray, long pants, and poles are highly recommended for this hike. I have attached the AllTrails link for stats, directions, and photos. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mugu-peak-to-la-jolla-nature-preserve?u=i&sh=aoxfvb
Loop
Miles 9.2
Rated hard
Elevation Gain 2180 ft
No dogs allowed
Dirt lot and some parking along PCH
As of now there is no sweeper for this hike, so please know if you feel you cannot finish for any reason please turn back early.
Please check back on hike info as rain, heat advisory, strong winds, or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled.
We will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:
1. Hike your own hike
2. Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up
Please remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike (water, hat, sunglasses, hiking boot/hiking shoes, poles, snacks)
Liability Disclaimer:
And last…. The Organizer, Co-Organizer, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the Organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for an Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike. All responsibilities are your own once you attend. Please be aware of your limits. During outdoor activity you can encounter bodily injury, snake bites, sunburn, overheating, etc. This is not within our control, and we ask that you are prepared for any of the above once you sign up for an Event. If you need to take several breaks (not counting quick breather breaks) and stops throughout a hike, the hike may be too much for your ability. Please check each event for miles, elevation gain, and difficulty rating. The higher the elevation gain means more incline and less leveled off sections. We offer all levels of hikes from moderate to hard to advanced only. We encourage everyone to not give up work on your core by joining our easier moderate Events and then joining our harder hikes once you are ready. 😊
