San Clemente Canyon via Marian Bear Memorial Park

Cappie’s Scoop: The name of this place is very long. So Mom had to tell me the story. In 1971, San Clemente Canyon became San Diego’s first officially dedicated natural park. It was rededicated as Marian R. Bear Memorial Park in 1979 for her role in preventing Highway 52 from being built in the San Clemente creek bed. She also helped in preserving Tecolote Canyon and passage of Proposition C, a $65 million open-space preservation plan for the acquisition of major parcels of park preserves within the City of San Diego. Mrs. Marian Bear was one of the city’s most active and persistent defenders of open-space preservation. Big thank you to Mrs. Bear for having a great last name and preserving spots for me to hike! From your furiend Cappie Bear. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: None

Directions: From Highway 52, take the Regents Road exit. Head south on Regents Road a short distance to the entrance to Marian Bear Memorial Park on your right. Follow the driveway UNDER Regents Road to park in the eastern parking lot.