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Description Torrey Pines is one of the most unique State Parks in California. It includes a trail network that winds through rare stands of Torrey Pines. This area is one of only two on Earth where the Torrey Pine grows. Three major plant communities exist throughout the reserve. These include coastal sage-scrub, chaparral, and salt marsh plants. The network of trails will take you throughout the entire reserve. In addition to the rare Torrey Pine, the park also offers many other unique sights, such as wildflowers, beach views, and whale watching. The reserve is open year round during daylight hours only and provides guided nature hikes on weekends and holidays. There is a parking fee of $4.00 and no reservations are needed. Facilities Visitors Center, museum/interpretative center, restrooms, and water fountains. Directions Take I-5 north or south (depending), exit Carmel Valley Road and drive west. Turn left on Pacific Coast Highway 101. The Park entrance is at the end of Torrey Pines State Beach. Trails #1 Guy Fleming Trail Length = .66 mile loop. Difficulty = Easiest trail in park. Highlights = Ocean views, sandstone formations, spring wildflowers. #2 Parry Grove Trail Length = .5 mile loop. Difficulty = Easy to moderate. Highlights = Secluded, native plant garden at trail head. #3 Razor Point Trail Length = 1.33 miles round trip. Difficulty = Easy. Highlights = Dramatic views, gorge views, badlands, wildflowers. #4 Beach Trail Length = 1.5 miles round trip. Difficulty = Easy to Moderate. Highlights = Beach access, trees along trail, straight down views to the beach. #5 Broken Hill Trail Length = 1.4 miles round trip along the North Fork and 1.6 miles round trip along the South Fork. Difficulty = Easy to moderate. Highlights = Scenic overlook of Broken Hill, sandstone formations, Torrey pine trees, bandlands. Hazards Along the beach, there are some very unstable cliffs. Use caution when walking by these, they can fall without warning.
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