UPCOMING HIKE
MISSION TRAILS RIM TRAIL
We have a hike coming up on Saturday morning November 21, 2026; here are the details:
When: Saturday November 21 at 8:30 am (when we will meet at the Mission Trails Rim trailhead, in a residential neighborhood).
About the hike: The Rim Trail is a 4-mile loop with an elevation gain of 550 feet. As the name of the trail suggests, we will spend a fair amount of the hike on a ridge overlooking the city to the west and south, and on a clear day, good views of the Pacific. Dogs on a leash are OK. Most of the hike is open without shade so bring your sunscreen and/or hat as well as water. Mountain bikers also use this trail so we will be attentive to that. The forecast that I am looking at shows no measurable precipitation for the morning of 11/21, but I will keep an eye on the weather since rain is predicted between now and then.
Where: On Google Maps, enter “Mission Trails Rim Trailhead, 4198 Colina Dorada Dr, San Diego, CA 92124”. From Eastlake Church, the trailhead is about a 30 minute drive (25 miles). From church, make your way to the I-805 North, and then take the I-15 North. Get off the I-15 at Exit 9, Balboa Avenue/Tierrasanta Blvd and use the right lane to merge onto Tierrasanta Blvd (heading east). Continue on Tierrasanta for about 3 miles and turn left onto Colina Dorada Drive and continue for 0.4 miles to the trailhead (where Colina Dorada dead-ends and intersects with Calle De Vida).
Carpooling from church is an option. As usual, please let me know if you plan to go so I will be looking for you, and of course let me know if you have any questions.
Photo: Rim Trail, photo from AllTrails, Jenifer C
IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION
Hiking in natural areas can present a variety of potential hazards, starting with uneven terrain, loose gravel, and obstacles on trails that can result in slips/trips/falls. Conditions on hikes can also potentially lead to dermatitis from poison oak, heat illness, snake bites, and insect stings or bites. Always take appropriate precautions and come prepared for the hike. Wear solid footwear with good tread and clothing to fit the weather. Apply sunscreen as needed and bring plenty of water, a minimum of one quart. For cool weather, layer your clothing so you are warm enough but can take off outer layers if you get warm.
For bike rides, it's always a good idea to wear a helmet and follow traffic rules for bicycles.
Photo: Garapito Canyon Trail, Mulholland Gateway Park, Tarzana, CA
PREVIOUS HIKE
On October 24, 2026 we hiked Rattlesnake Canyon, ascending to Tooth Rock.
Photo: View from Tooth Rock