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California
4.4 mi
Distance
2,218 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
La Jolla
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The La Jolla trail offers a moderately challenging coastal hike with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with scenic views of the Southern California coastline. This 4.42-mile route features steep sections and steady climbing through the La Jolla area, showcasing the region's dramatic coastal topography. The trail combines ocean vistas with chaparral-covered hillsides typical of San Diego County's coastal terrain.
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