Located near Lakeside, El Cajon Mountain is a strenuous hike. With a length of nearly 11 miles and an elevation gain of around 3,900 feet, the hike will take most people 6+ hours. Dogs are …
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El Cajon Mountain “Race you to the top”
Iron Mountain and the sullen young adult
Located in Poway, Iron Mountain is a fairly challenging hike. With a length of nearly 6 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,300 feet, the hike will take most people 3 hours. Dogs are …
Cuyamaca Peak in Winter
Located above Paso Picacho Campground in Cuyamaca, Cuyamaca Peak from Milk Ranch Road is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of 8 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,900 feet, the hike will …
The Enemy on McGinty Mountain
McGinty Mountain Located near Jamul, McGinty Mountain is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of 4.5 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,300 feet, the hike will take most people 2 to 3 …
5 Peaks of Mission Trails
5 Peaks of Mission Trails Located in San Carlos, the 5-Peak Challenge is a very strenuous hike. With a length of 17 miles and an elevation gain of around 4,300 feet, the hike will take …
January 17, 2023
Determined on Granite Mountain
Granite Mountain Located at the end of Cool Canyon Road in Anza Borrego, Granite Mountain is a grueling grind that will test your endurance and tolerance for pain. With a length of 7 miles and …
January 4, 2023
Trans-Catalina Trail from Avalon to Two Harbors
Trans-Catalina Trail from Avalon to Two Harbors Located on Catalina Island, this is a moderately challenging backpacking expedition. With a length of about 19 miles and an elevation gain of 4,700 feet, the trip took …
December 21, 2022
Garnet Peak is a gem that lives up to its name
Garnet Peak from Sunrise Highway S1 Located north of Mount Laguna, Garnet Peak is a fairly easy hike. With a length of 2.3 miles and an elevation gain of around 500 feet, the hike will …
December 7, 2022
Vast views from Viejas Mountain
Viejas Mountain Located in Alpine, Viejas Mountain is a challenging hike and long pants are recommended. With a length of 4.6 miles and an elevation gain of 2000+ feet, the hike will take most people …
Two hikers on the ascent to Lawson Peak and two on the way down
Lawson Peak Located east of Jamul, Lawson Peak is a moderate hike and flexible clothes are recommended. With a length of 4.3 miles and an elevation gain of 1500+ feet, the hike will take most …
4000 feet above Borrego's Palm Canyon
San Ysidro Mountain Located in Borrego Palm Canyon, San Ysidro Mountain is a challenging hike and long pants and trekking poles are recommended. With a length of 8.1 miles and an elevation gain of 4000+ …
October 26, 2022