Length: 4.5 Mile R/T
Difficulty: Easy (All Levels and Abilities Welcome) Elevation Gain: 78ft
Bring: Camera, Ten Essentials, Daypack, First Aid Kit, 1-2 Liters of Water Per Person, Sunscreen, Hat with Brim, Hiking Boots or Sneakers okay.
Route: Loop Begins at Warner/PCH (at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve) Parking: Limited Parking Available at the small Reserve Parking Lot, but can also park across the street by TexMex and Subway.
Helpful Links: Explore Bolsa Chica Wetlands Restrooms: Nearby Restaurants (purchase may apply) Hazards: No Shade, Bicyclists
*Please Note: This is a Self-Guided Hike, NOT a Troop Event. Please wear masks on the trail, and follow proper Covid Safety Protocols.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Trail is a 4.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Sunset Beach, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
How to Get Your Patch: Take a photo of you with a stream crossing in the background! upload it to Bolsa Chica Only Girl Scouts who have registered for the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve hike and who are in the photo will receive a patch.