PROJECTS | Coast Walk Trail
Key highlights of recent repairs completed on Coast Walk Trail by local volunteers. Donate today or Contact Us for more information on how to help preserve the beautiful nature walk.
Dozens of locals volunteer their time to repair and preserve the natural beauty of Coast Walk Trail.
Monthly Clean Up Opportunities | Bishops Trail Squad
Hoping to continue the good efforts that began in 2020, this monthly clean-up opportunity led by Bishops Trail Squad meets at 10:30am-12:30pm each month. Dates can be found on our Upcoming Events page here. Gloves, buckets and other tools are provided and tasks vary each month depending on the needs, projects and pedestrian traffic.
We start at the corner of Torrey Pines Road and Coast Walk and move along the trail to the Cave Store and Goldfish Point.
2024 overview | BOY SCOUTS TROOP #4
This past year, we were thrilled to have partnered again with La Jolla Boy Scout Troop #4, helping several Scouts achieve their Eagle Rank by completing needed projects along the trail.
A B.I.G. shout out to all the amazing parent troop leaders led by Irene McCann who all tirelessly coordinate scout activities with the extraordinary parents who keep their sons engaged. Every parent associated with Troop #4 has been committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders. These young men would not be where they are without the level of support this exceptional parental system provides. Below you will see this year’s newly minted Eagle Scouts and their projects:
1. George McCann – Two new benches on Coast Walk Trail
2. Kaden Belt – Soil erosion rock install on Devils Slide
3. Cooper Smith – Two new benches on Coast Walk Trail
4. Leo Souza – New covered recycle bin at Prospect Trail head
5. Ben Soderstrom – New bench & native plants @ Goldfish Point
6. Grant Williams – New post & chain along Coast Walk’s steep cliff area
In 2023, we secured a three-year extension on our Right of Entry (ROE) permit, paving the way for continued trail improvements completed in 2024 outlined below:
✔ Installation and repair of safety post-and-chain barriers to protect trail users
✔ Stabilizing a mid-trail slope for erosion control and safety
✔ Restoring 150 additional native plants and removing invasive vegetation
✔ Repairing and replacing 5 benches for visitors to enjoy the stunning views. Last two remaining set for install this March
✔ Permitting and planning Coast Walk Bridge repairs to be completed this spring
July 2022 clean-up overview
On Sunday July 17th, 2022, Friends of Coast Walk Trail in partnership with La Jolla Merchants Association, LaJolla.ca, Bishops Trail Squad, Disney Lion King Theatre Productions, and La Valencia held a community clean up. It was a very productive event, resulting in 30 large tarps full of collected trash, weeds and debris. Helpful links can be found below along with a video overview of the successful clean up event.
Trail Transformation | Before & After Highlights
trail head | 1590, 1585, 1555 Coast walk
Repairs and improvements were made to the fence posts and plant life along the initial portion of the Coast Walk Trail.
2-car park overlook | 1555 coast walk
Improvements such as slope erosion repair and resurfacing to cover a culvert were made along this portion of the trail.
walking bridge, prospect trail head sidewalk | 1535 coast walk
Repairs were made to the bridge and sloped areas to access the bridge.
top of walking bridge | Stairs and Bench repair
Repairs were made to repair and prevent future erosion and a bench was repaired and painted.
Before Bench Repair
Painting After Bench Repair
mid trail slope repair | below 1435 & 1369 coast walk
Repairs were made to eroded sections of the trail in order to made the trail safe for hikers again.
goldfish point
Clean up, resurfacing and repairs to railings were made and 7 new trees were planted along Goldfish Point.
