Welcome to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast! Because of the efforts and foresight of the people in this area, 2000 acres of land are as they were before San Diego was developed -with the chaparral plant community, the rare and elegant Torrey pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. One can imagine what California must have looked like to the early settlers, or to the Spanish explorers, or even to the first California residents here, the Kumeyaay people.
There are 8 miles of trails, a visitor center, and guided nature walks on weekends and holidays.
Torrey Pines is visited by travelers from all over the world and by local residents who come daily to rest at the stunning overlooks, walk a peaceful trail, or exercise in a clean, beautiful environment. Spend some time at this web site, then come spend some time at beautiful Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Special care has been taken to preserve it and keep it for now and forever.
Closing Time:
The Reserve closes at approximately sunset.
Gates now close at 7:30 PM. ALL vehicles must leave by the closing time each
day.
TPSNR Facebook Link:
Junior Rangers and Li'l Rangers:
For the fall
schedule, click
here.
Email
JuniorRangers@torreypine.org if you'd like to
know more.
Trail Status:
Trails are generally open. The Canyon Rim
Overlook is now open, including the Elfin Trail and the north side of Red Butte.
The south loop of the Guy Fleming Trail is open but the South Overlook has been
temporarily closed
with peeler pole fence until repairs can be completed. When construction on
the South Overlook resumes (date pending), the south loop will be closed during
construction times.
Temporary rain closures:
The Broken Hill and Beach
Trail systems will always be closed in the event of rain
and for at least 24 hours following the rain. The closure time varies based on the amount
and duration of the rainfall. Additional trails may be closed as necessary.
Due to the unstable nature of the Reserve soils, closures help prevent significant damage
to the trail surface and reduce the amount of repair work required.
Help us protect the Reserve by observing posted trail closures.
Permanent closure:
The short trail that goes up over the rocks
opposite Flat Rock is closed due to a rockslide. But you can walk south past
Flat Rock at low tide (or you could walk through the water with your shoes off)
to get to the beach south of Flat Rock.
Updated
08/24/2010
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