Trail to Bay Hike: Rice Canyon
Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Rice Canyon on August 14, 2022. Join us as we discover the unique plant life of Chula Vista! This hike will take place along a gravel trail with no real inclines. We will focus on looking at native species including cactus and other plants as well as take any opportunity for animals we see along the trail.
Date: August 14, 2022
Check in time: 8:00 am
Hike start: 8:30 am
Duration: 1-2 hours
Hiking level: EASY
Meeting Location: We will meet on the west side of parking lot at 1242 Cima Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910. See attached map! Look for the large flag with the Trail to Bay Challenge logo!
Driving directions: From 805 South take the Bonita Road exit. Turn left onto Bonita Road and continue approximately 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Otay Lakes Road and continue approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Avenida Del Rey, then turn left onto N Rancho Del Rey Parkway. In approximately .4 mile the entrance to Rice Canyon Open Space Preserve will be on the right.
Suggested parking: This park offers a dirt/gravel lot with limited spaces. This lot is located at 1242 Cima Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Nearest Trailhead and Restrooms to meeting location: Unfortunately this location does not offer restrooms so guests should plan accordingly. There is a green space park nearby that may offer restrooms.
Hike lengths: This location has only one entrance into the trail so we will make a half mile hike into the trail and then turn around, totaling our hike 1 mile in length.
No pets will be allowed on the hike.

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SIGN UP NOW Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Rice Canyon on August 14, 2022. Join us as we discover the unique plant life of Chula Vista! This hike will take place along a gravel trail with no real inclines. We will focus on looking at native
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