We’ll start out by meeting outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH. From there we’ll take on a 2 mile car shuttle to Sycamore Campground. This hike will start out very steep out of Sycamore Canyon following either The Scenic Trail or a use trail and The Overlook Trail until we’ve reached The Ray Miller Trail. Along the way we’ll enjoy sweeping views of the ocean below.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: We’ll all meet initially outside the La Jolla Campground on PCH just south of the entrance (Ray Miller Trailhead) at 8:00 am.
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EARLIER MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Those out my way can meet me at the Thousand Oaks Park and Ride at the corner of Rancho Rd. and Haaland Dr. NO LATER THAN 7:15 a.m. It’s just south of the 101 Fwy and 23 Fwy interchange.
Have a full tank of gas and be willing to drive if needed. Those that don’t drive can help pay for gas ($5/person). It’s about a 40 minute drive to our final destination.
MEETUP PARKING FEE: $8.00 in paved lot, or free parking on the south side shoulder on PCH. Pay close attention to parking signs on PCH.
CAR SHUTTLE: From the La Jolla Campground Parking Area, we’ll fill up as few cars as possible and head south on the PCH for less than two miles.
AFTER HIKE AND CAR SHUTTLE: Those interested in cooling your feet down after the hike can walk to the beach with me before heading either home or to the optional debriefing lunch at Neptune’s Net.
LUNCH DEBRIEFING OPTION: After the hike we can debrief at Neptune’s Net.
https://neptunesnet.com/
DISTANCE: 5+ miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 1000’+
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: From easy trails to steep use trails
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest hiker
DURATION: This is not a conditioning hike, we’ll finish when the slowest member finishes. So, go slow and enjoy the terrific views we’ll have along the way. It is crucial that we all stay together because of the car shuttling factor.
LEVEL: Intermediate hiker
FINISH: After completing the hike, we’ll then have to car shuttle the drivers from the first shuttle back to their cars at the La Jolla campground.
We’ll be following current Covid 19 Guidelines.
