Noble Canyon Trail is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail located in the Laguna Mountains. The trail is steep, rugged and a little technical in places, which makes it one of the more strenuous trails around for mountain…
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Noble Canyon Trail
Distance: 10 – 14 miles | Hiking time: 5-8 hours | Difficulty: 7/10
Noble Canyon Trail is a popular 10 mile point-to-point trip for hikers and mountain bikers. The trail is known for its steep grade and difficult terrain, which makes it one of the more strenuous mountain biking trails in San Diego. Noble…
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Hauser Canyon Trail
Distance: 13.5 miles | Hiking time: 8 hours | Difficulty: 8/10
The Hauser Canyon Trail hike takes you along a section of the PCT south of Lake Morena and past Morena Butte. Most of the trail is well traveled, though in the lower portion of the hike within the canyon the trail can get overgrown and difficult…
Horsethief Canyon Trail
Distance: 3.2-4.1 miles | Hiking time: 2 hours | Difficulty: 5/10
Horsethief Canyon Trail is a quick, family friendly out and back waterfall hike just outside of Alpine, Ca. The trail starts with a quick descent into the canyon before stopping at the Pine Valley Creek crossing. During the wet months, from late fall…
Hiking Bell Bluff: Adventures in Off-trail Bushwhacking and Scrambling
Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More trail info. When I started my journey of hiking San Diego’s 100 highest peaks, I was
Bell Bluff Hike
Distance:7.2 miles | Hiking time:4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10
Bell Bluff is one of several prominent peaks located around the town of Alpine, Ca. The trail leading to Bell Bluff starts in a quiet neighborhood where it crosses the Sweetwater River before leading you up and out of the canyon. The hike to Bell Bluff is relatively easy and the trail is well-traveled and good for hiking and trail running.
The summit of Bell Bluff is accessed by way of a small trail that leads you up the western face of the peak. Getting to the top will require a steel will, some good hiking shoes and a willingness to do some light bushwhacking and rock scrambling. Take care when attempting to summit, however, because you are exposed in some areas of the climb. A fall could be serious, and this hike should not be attempted by people who are inexperienced, improperly prepared, or not physically fit.
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Hiking Garnet Peak Trail to Catch a Summit Sunrise
Distance: 2.4 miles | Hiking time: 1.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10 | More trail info. Garnet Peak is just off the Pacific Coast Trail on the northeastern edge of
Garnet Peak Trail
Distance:2.4 miles | Hiking time:1.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10
Garnet Peak is located just off the Pacific Coast Trail on the northeastern edge of the Laguna Mountains. At 5900’ in elevation, it sits at number seven on the Sierra Club’s list of the 100 highest peaks in San Diego County.
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Pine Mountain Loop
Distance: 10 miles | Hiking time: 5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10
Pine Mountain Loop is a fun, scenic hike that uses a series of connecting trails and fire roads to circle around, and eventually past the summit of Pine Mountain. The route is frequented by hikers and mountain bikers and offers views of Cuyamaca Peak, Middle Peak, Stonewall Peak and more. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take a short hike off trail to the summit for a secluded picnic in a pine tree forest.
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Pine Mountain Trail: Finding My Way to the Summit of Pine Mountain
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