Great Outdoors - San Diego
End of Pride Torrey Pine Hike & Blacks Beach
Sunday, July 19, 2026 3pm to 6 pm
Torrey Pines Reserve is perhaps the most spectacular location along the coast of Southern California. The hike starts at the picnic area above the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. The paved road climbs up through a forest of Torrey Pines, the world’s rarest pine species, which grows amongst amazing Badland rock formations perched 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The ocean/badland views are truly breathtaking. The hike continues on a dirt trail and will make stops at Razor Point and Yucca Point, finally descending to Black’s Beach at Flat Rock. Those wanting to take a brief swim in their short or swimsuit can do so. After resting for 15 minutes on the beach, the hike will resume back to the picnic area. Those wanting to stay at the beach to enjoy the gay nude beach, which is ¼ mile south of Flat Rock, need to sign out of the hike. If one chooses to sign out, the individual will be responsible for getting back on their own. After spending the day in the heat of the Pride festival or other activities, come and enjoy the cool ocean air and hike and swim with us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
MEET AT: Torrey Pines Picnic area 12600 N, Torrey Pines Rd. La Jolla
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 19, 2026 3pm. Back before 6 pm
DISTANCE: 3 MILES ROUND TRIP/ Picnic Area to Razor Point
ELEVATION GAIN: 400ft up and down twice.
DIFFICULTY: EASY to Moderate
HIKE LEADER: Bill Stanhope 619-306-2378
Spectacular Ocean and badland views
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Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.
