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"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. Trails of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Hikers are advised to bring and carry their own water on the trails, especially in the summertime. There are some water fountains near the road, but there is no place in the park to buy food or drink. Food and drink (other than water) are not permitted in the Reserve. Guy Fleming Trail -2/3 mile loop Easiest, relatively level, forested. nature markers. Diverse scenery, ocean vistas, sandstone formations. spring wildflowers, drinking water, parking. In winter you may see Gray Whales, and with luck, you may see bottlenose dolphins any time. More on the Guy Fleming Trail Parry Grove Trail - 1/2 mile loop Secluded, not too difficult but steep entry/exit (100 steps). Drought and Bark Beetle Infestation have devastated this grove, but it is recovering. Native plant garden at trailhead. More on Parry Grove Razor Point Trail - 2/3 mile to point Dramatic views of gorge, badlands, spring wildfowlers, fewer but more picturesque trees. Trail splits from Beach Trail 200 yards below restroom trailhead, and follows the Canyon of the Swifts toward the bluffs. Beach Trail- 3/4 mile to Flat Rock and beach Popular beach access. Least scenic trail. few trees, steep. Final beach entry very narrow and precipitous. Trailhead at restroom. If you plan to hike down and then walk back to the lower parking lot along the beach, remember to check the tides. Also, winter storms may remove much of the beach sand and walking can be difficult over cobbles and rocks for the 3/4 mile to the parking lot. Photo by Stephen Bowers High Point Trail - 100 yards Panoramic views of Reserve, ocean, lagoon, inland. Broken Hill Trail - Access to beach via north fork 1.2 miles; via south fort 1.3 miles Longest trail,. chaparral. few trees, scenic overlook of the "broken" hill. Combine this trail with Razor Point and Beach Trails for a 3-mile loop. return to top Discovery Trail - 1/2 mile loop"