Torrey Pines State Reserve - Yucca Point/Red Butte - Member Hike

Hike Name: Torrey Pines State Reserve - Yucca Point/Red Butte
Country: United States
State: California
Nearby Town: La Jolla
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: Torrey Pines State Reserve is located between La Jolla and Del Mar, California, north of San Diego. From Hwy 5, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive west for about 1.5 miles till you reach the Coast Highway 101. Turn left and proceed along the beach for about a mile. The park entrance is on your right just before the highway begins to climb the Torrey Pines grade.
Total Hike Distance: 1.50 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts: Visitor's Center
Hike Ends: Visitor's Center
Trails Used: Razor Point Trail, Yucca Point Trail
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: None
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: Dept. of Parks and Recreation
1416 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296

Torrey Pines State Park: 858-755-2063
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: This loop hike starts in the parking area across from the visitor's center and follows the Razor Point Trail to an overlook bearing the same name with panoramic views in all directions and out to the ocean. From here, the route picks up the Yucca Point Trail and heads south to a wooden platform on the edge of a cliff. Climb from this point back to the parking area across from the Visitor's Center to complete the loop.

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Trip Reports

  Date Rating Duration Hiker
Torrey Pines State Reserve - Yucca Point/Red Butte - May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007 5 stars 1 hour BirdShooter

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