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California hiking hotspot that attracts millions — shutting down for more than a year for major makeover

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Peña, M. (2026, September 19). California hiking hotspot that attracts millions — shutting down for more than a year for major makeover. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/us-news/popular-san-diego-hiking-trails-to-close-for-major-renovations/

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California State Parks is closing a popular hiking spot in San Diego starting September 21 for over a year to undertake significant renovations. The project involves replacing underground utilities and enhancing accessibility features like new parking stalls and pathways. While the closure began last November with initial work phases, it will continue until early 2027. Hikers like Tom Brotherton and Trish Hess support the improvements despite the inconvenience, citing necessary updates to restrooms and infrastructure that have been needed for decades.

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A popular hiking spot near San Diego will close for more than a year starting Monday, Sept. 21 for major renovations. The project includes replacing underground sewer, electrical, and telecommunications lines, as well as installing new accessible parking stalls and a pedestrian path. California State Parks stated that the closure is necessary to continue utility improvements and accessibility upgrades. Tom Brotherton, a frequent visitor who has been hiking there for over 40 years, supports the renovations despite the inconvenience. The second phase of construction, which began on Sept. 21, 2025, will likely be completed by early 2027.

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A popular San Diego hiking destination is getting a makeover and will close for construction starting Monday, Sept. 21, according to California State Parks. uncertain

destination → get → Parks

The first phase of construction began last November and ended in February. asserted

phase → begin → February

The work included replacing underground sewer, electrical and telecommunications lines, as well as the complete demolition of an old restroom. asserted

work → include → restroom

The second phase of the project will begin Monday and is expected to be completed by early 2027. asserted

phase → begin → 2027

“This closure will allow State Parks to continue utility improvements, such as installing new gas, water, wastewater and communication lines, as well as accessibility upgrades, including updated accessible parking stalls and an accessible pedestrian path from the upper parking lot to the restroom and Lodge,” California State Parks said in a statement. asserted

Parks → allow → statement

Tom Brotherton, a longtime hiker from Laguna Beach who frequently visits Torrey Pines, told CBS he supports the renovation. asserted

he → visit → renovation

“I just love this place. asserted

I → love → place

I’ve been coming here for 40 plus 45 years,” he said. asserted

he → come → years

Brotherton told the station the upgrades were necessary, even if the closure affects his life. asserted

closure → tell → life

“I’m bummed, but they gotta put in the bathrooms. asserted

they → ’m → bathrooms

They’ve been trying to do that for the last 30 years, 20 years,” he said. asserted

he → try → years

The trailhead currently has multiple portable restrooms around the lodge. asserted

trailhead → have → lodge

But that will soon change, as part of the upgrades will include a permanent restroom connected to sewer and water lines, according to California State Parks. uncertain

part → change → Parks

Trish Hess, who also frequently visits Torrey Pines, said she supports the construction as well. asserted

she → visit → construction

“I think it’s a great trade-off—shut it down for a bit, get the work done, make it look more beautiful, especially for visitors coming to San Diego,” she told CBS. asserted

she → think → CBS

South Beach, North Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach will remain open during construction. asserted

Beach → remain → construction

California hiking hotspot that attracts millions — shutting down for more than a year for major makeover

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