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COLUMBIA HIKE + HOPS: Balboa Park-Florida Canyon and Panama 66
We are delighted to announce our May Columbia Hike and Hops. We invite you to join your fellow alumni for a relaxed afternoon at Balboa Park-Florida Canyon and Panama 66.
We are delighted to announce our May Columbia Hike and Hops. We invite you to join your fellow alumni for a relaxed afternoon at Balboa Park-Florida Canyon and Panama 66.
Register for this free event: Register online or email Kassy ([email protected]) for free so we can get a headcount and to receive any updates about time and meeting place. Thanks! Any guests are welcome to join us!
HIKE:
Join us as we head to Balboa Park-Florida Canyon for our May hike along Balboa Park Trail #12. The 2.4-mile trail goes through not-often-seen natural areas of Balboa Park in Florida Canyon. Balboa Park has plenty of "tame" places to walk, but in the park's lesser-known eastern section, centered on Florida Canyon, you can find about 4 miles of "wild" multiuse trails. At first glance, the natural vegetation of Florida Canyon may appear scruffy and desiccated by comparison with the lushly (but artificially) landscaped acres of Balboa Park proper. However, this time of year, you'll find sage emitting sweet fragrances and cactus flowers blooming. Includes major elevation changes and some walking on road shoulders. Type: Mostly dirt trail with some rocky sections. Difficulty level: Medium. We will be passing an off-leash dog park.
WHERE TO MEET: We will meet at the Morley Canyon Dog Park Parking Lot. There is a small parking lot, but you might need to find parking at other sections of Morley Field.
WHEN: Sunday, May 25, 2025 2:00pm
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DOG-FRIENDLY: Yes, if your dog is on leash at all times, in control, and has no barking or aggressive actions even with other dogs. We will pass an off-leash dog park on the hike.
HOPS:
Panama 66
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
HUNGRY? Panama 66 offers a menu of seasonal, hand-crafted dishes such as sandwiches, salads, and entrees. The bar features over a dozen local craft beers on tap, along with regional wines and exhibition-themed cocktails.
HOPS ONLY? Not up for a hike? We'd love you to join us for just HOPS!! If you are coming out for just a beer, we expect we'll be at Panama 66 around 3:30 PM