Walk Urban - 7 Bridges, Social Pace Easy 8 Miles Walk + 1 Canyon + Lunch

7 Bridges, an Urban Experience. Sunday March 9, 2025 Whether you call it "walking" or "urban hiking," this Moderate (due to length) 6.6-mile loop packs in some of San Diego's best sights, including Balboa Park and the charming neighborhoods of Hillcrest, North Park, and Banker's Hill. The terrain is flat and easily accessible with only a handful of stairs thrown in). If you still want to take a break or two, you'll be passing a plethora of coffee shops, eateries, and watering holes along the way, as well as several museums and everything else Balboa Park has to offer. Distance: 6.6 miles plus 1 Canyon 1+ miles = 8 miles Terrain: mostly flat and STEEP Canyon Facilities: Balboa Park Bring: water, hat, sunscreen, camera, ICE (in case of emergency phone #) Parking: the Zoo has a large parking lot (free), Park Blvd etc... The 1912 Spruce St. suspension bridge. Enjoy the movement when crossing over Kate Sessions Canyon. The 1995 Vermont St. bridge with its words of inspiration to read while crossing Washington Street. It replaced the 1916 wooden-trestle bridge that eased usage of the University trolley line that was the primary transportation line in San Diego from 1888–1949. The seventh bridge: in 1907, a redwood-truss bridge was built after the ridge was cut to allow the streetcar line to extend eastward to Fairmount Ave., opening North Park and other surrounding areas to development. In 1914, the current concrete bridge was built and is now designated as a local, state, and national landmark. • Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. • By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. You further agree that you assume the risk of negligence by the organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. • All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. • By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group. More Info below.