Rose Canyon
is located in the University City neighborhood of San
Diego. It is approximately 4 miles long and is very narrow,
averaging less than 1/4 mile wide. Yet it contains riparian,
oak woodland and field habitats and is home to a great
variety of plants and animals.
No motorized vehicles
are allowed.
To walk in Rose Canyon:
- Enter on Genesee Avenue, across from
the University City High School. During non-school hours
you can park in the high school parking lot and cross
Genesee Avenue at the light.
- Enter where Regents Road dead ends on
the south side of the canyon, two blocks down from Governor
Drive. Parking is available.
- Enter where Regents Road dead ends on
the north side of the canyon.
- Enter near the intersection of Bothe
and Bloch on the south side of the canyon in west University
City. |