Lagoon Trail - Del Mar, CA - Hiking and walking trailheads on Waymarking.com

One of at least 14 designated trails with the San Dieguito River Park, this trail is near the sea and adjacent to the Del Mar Fairgrounds as it follows the contours of the San Dieguito River/Lagoon. Part of the walk is a boardwalk. Coordinates are set at the Jimmy Durante Drive access point.
This website (visit link) informs us:

"Lagoon Trail
OPEN
Trailmap: Lagoon Trail (English) or Lagoon Trail (Spanish)
Trailhead location: Take I-5 north to Via de la Valle. Option 1: Go west on Via de la Valle, then south on Jimmy Durante Blvd. Just past the bridge over the San Dieguito River, take a right where the Del Mar Public Works Yard is located. Park where you can find a legal space. This is the closest access to the west end. From the parking area, cross Jimmy Durante Blvd., then cross the bridge to the north side of the river. Trail is on the east. Option 2: Go east on Via de la Valle, turn right on San Andres. Park anywhere along San Andres. Access trail at kiosk.
Trail Description and Use: From the west, there is a 1200 foot long boardwalk near the edge of the river, ending at a viewing platform/bench. The boardwalk is for pedestrian use only. The multi-use trail for hiking/bicycle use starts at the viewing platform and continues east for two miles, going under the I-5 freeway, paralleling the freeway on the east side, crossing wetland treatment ponds and turning left to parallel San Andres Drive. In the near future (after construction activity on the site ends) the trail will be extended to the western edge of Horsepark.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2 miles
Vertical Climb: None
Features: Views of San Dieguito River and tidal marshes; good birdviewing.
Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leash only
Interpretive: Yes
Trail Manager: San Dieguito River Park JPA 858-674-2270"

Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link] Trail allowances or restrictions: see above Trail type: dirt/gravel and 1200 foot boardwalk Parking: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/26/2013 Metro2 visited it