No Hike if it is Raining. Bring plenty of water

This is a Friday 9:00am meetup – no need to register.

Inspiration Point from Mission Canyon – 9:00am at the Trailhead at the end of Tunnel Road; allow a little extra time to walk up from the parking areas.  

This is one of our shorter and easier hikes and should take about 90 minutes total depending upon how much time we allow at the top for the view.  We begin at the trailhead gate (at the end of Tunnel Road).  Please note the parking directions below if you have not done this hike.  The hike follows Mission Canyon, crosses Mission Creek, and meets the Jesusita Trail.  Jesusita travels up to Inspiration Point, elevation 1750’, that offers sweeping vistas of the city and ocean. 

Total distance: 3.7 miles.  Elevation gain: 800 feet.  Difficulty: Moderate.

Trailhead Google Maps

DIRECTIONS:   From the Mission, take Mission Canyon Road north towards the mountains for 0.6 miles to Foothill Road and turn right.  Drive 0.2 miles to Mission Canyon Road and turn left.  Continue 0.3 miles and bear left at the split onto Tunnel Road.  The trailhead is about 1.1 miles up Tunnel Road.

PARKING: There are about 15 parking spots near the trailhead and they fill up, so below are some additional parking turnouts along Tunnel Road.  Arrive a little early so you get a good spot and/or have time to walk up to the trailhead.  NOTES: 1) All parking areas are on the right side as you drive UP Tunnel Road.  2) There is a turnaround area at the trailhead if you need to drive back down to a parking place. 3) Park with your tires outside of the white line--if you park on or over the line, you may get a ticket.

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