Rice Canyon Demonstration Gardens

Join us as we discover the bat population of Chula Vista! During this bilingual hike, we will learn about the native wildlife, including cacti and other plants, and take every opportunity to observe the animals we see along the trail.

Please see below for more information on the site location and details.

Meeting Location: We will meet on the west side of the parking lot at the Rice Canyon Demonstration Garden, 1242 Cima Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 
91910. Look for the large flag with the Trail to Bay Challenge logo!

Driving directions: From 805 South, take the Bonita Road exit. Turn left onto Bonita Road and continue approximately 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Otay Lakes Road and continue approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Avenida Del Rey, then turn left onto N Rancho Del Rey Parkway. In approximately .4 mile, the entrance to Rice Canyon Open Space Preserve will be on the right. 

Suggested parking: This park offers a dirt/gravel lot with limited spaces. This lot is located at 1242 Cima Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Nearest Trailhead and Restrooms to meeting location: Unfortunately, this location does not offer restrooms, so guests should plan accordingly. There is a nearby green space park that may offer restrooms.

Hike lengths: This location has only one entrance into the trail, so we will make a half-mile hike into the trail and then turn around, totaling our hike 1 mile in length.