Mission Trails Friday Night Hike 11/5

Mission Trails Friday Night Hike
Mission Trails Grasslands and Oak Canyon Trails
Friday, Nov. 5, 2021

Let's start the weekend with our final Friday Night hike before the time change. It will be a fun time of fellowship while enjoying the beauty of God's creation at sunset! We will hike both the Grasslands Loop and the Oak Canyon Trail. Meet at 5:15 p.m. and the adventure begins at 5:30 p.m., so please arrive on time. Hope to see you all there!

Park in the dirt lot at the corner of Bushy Hill Dr. and Father Junipero Serra Trail as this is outside the gate. Gates are locked at 7 p.m. Don't get locked in as you will not be able to get out and you will get a ticket.

Please self-evaluate your hiking level before going on this hike. This hike is rated moderate.

If there is interest, we can go out to eat afterwards.

For we walk by faith, not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Grasslands Loop and Oak Canyon Trails
Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
5:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Meet at the kiosk at the corner of Bushy Hill Dr. and Father Juniper Serra Trail at 5:15 p.m.

Click here to see the map.

Hike starts at 5:30 p.m.

DO NOT GO TO THE VISITOR CENTER OR THE MAST BLVD. ENTRANCE!

Itinerary: 

•  Difficulty: Moderate with some hills
•  Highlight: Seasonal greenery and oaks
•  Distance: 3-4 miles (Round trip)
•  Elevation Gain: 500'
•  Hiking Time: approximately 2 hours
•  Dogs (on leash) and kid friendly.
•  Weather: Hike may be cancelled if it rains.

 What to bring?

• Good running or hiking shoes
• Comfortable clothing, bring layers as it will get cool
• Hat or visor
• Hiking Poles (optional)
• Water (at least 1 liter recommended)
• Snacks 
• Headlamp or flashlight in case it gets dark
• Have a mask in your possession

 Trailhead Address:

• Parking Lot Across from Kumeyaay Lake Campground
• Corner of Bushy Hill Dr. and Father Junipero Serra Trail
• San Diego, CA 92119

Directions:

From Interstate 8 - Take I-8 to 125 North to 52 West. Exit at Mast Blvd. Make a right  onto Mast Blvd., then the first right to  West Hills Parkway. Make a right onto Mission Gorge Road then a slight right onto Father Junipero Sierra Trail. At the 4-way stop, make a left into the dirt parking lot. Do not park inside the gate as it is locked at 7 p.m.

From SR 52 - Take 52 East to Mast Blvd. Make a left at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Mast Blvd., then go to the far right lane to make a right onto West Hills Parkway. Make a right onto Mission Gorge Road then a slight right onto Father Junipero Sierra Trail. At the 4-way stop, make a left into the dirt parking lot. Do not park inside the gate as it is locked at 7 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Vinnie Freeman at hike@sdrock.com