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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 1 mi
Region: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Elev. Gain: 280 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 1 hr
Parking: Roadside
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
- The Saigon Trail is also referred to as the Ho Chi Minh Trail or La Jolla Trail. 
- It is an extremely treacherous hike given the sandstone gets very slippery when wet. There are roughly 50-100 cliffside rescues that happen every year and oftentimes via helicopter due to injuries. 
- Avoid this trail especially right after rainfall and be careful on the ledges; the area is also prone to flash-flooding. 
- This is a beautiful slot canyon hike that reaches Black's Beach. 
- If you walk north along the beach, be aware you are reaching the clothing-optional section! 
- **Note that free parking is limited to two hours along La Jolla Farms Road. 


 
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
              