Distance: 13.9 miles | Hiking time: 6 hours | More trail info.
Noble Canyon Trail was named after William Noble, who was an early settler in the area during the 1800s. He was known for his success in the mining industry and his contributions to the local community. The trail was established in the 193…
Eagle Peak is a frequently overlooked hike that shares a trailhead with Three Sisters Falls. It has an elevation of 3226’ and is currently ranked 69th on the Sierra Club’s 100 Peaks of San Diego County list.
My fr…
Distance: 4 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | More trail info.
Last summer a friend and I decided to hike Three Sisters Falls. We chose the absolute worst time of year to make the trek and we were disappointed, but not surprised, to find that the falls were dry. At the time, I was less than impressed with my ex…
Distance: 6.25 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | More trail info.
John, a friend I met on Instagram (@adventuregraham), asked me to join him on the Grapevine Mountain hike in the Anza Borrego Desert with him. I eagerly accepted.
Not only is Grapevine Mountain #51/100 on the Sierra Club’s 100 Peaks of S…
Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | More trail info.
Most of the trails I’ve hit recently, including Middle Peak, Pine Mountain, Lawson and Gaskill Peaks, have all tested me in ways I had never expected. Bell Bluff trail is just the latest hike to offer up a challenge, including bushwhacki…
Distance: 2.4 miles | Hiking time: 1.5 hours | More trail info.
If you’re looking for a moderate hike with breathtaking panoramic views of San Diego County, then Garnet Peak Trail in the Laguna Mountains is a must-see. At 5900 feet in elevation, Garnet Peak is the seventh highest peak in San Di…
Distance: 10 miles | Hiking time: 5 hours | More info.
If you’ve been following my hikes, you’re likely aware that I’ve been tackling the San Diego’s Highest Peaks. On Monday, I headed to the Laguna Mountains to hike Garnet Peak and Pine Mountain Trail, my 17th and 18th peaks.
While Schad…
Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | More info.
The hike to the summit of Viejas Mountain trail begins with a steep 1.5 mile ascent up a rugged trail from the trailhead. A good pair of hiking shoes or trail runners will give you confidence when navigating the more technical sections of the trail.…
Distance: 5.0 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | More info.
McGinty Mountain trail is a fun, challenging hike with rewarding panoramic views that doesn’t require setting aside an entire day. The steep trail takes you quickly up the mountain’s face and through some of the most diverse and rare plant life i…
Distance: 7.1 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | More info.
Gaskill Peak and Lawson Peak are known for their challenging ascents and rewarding views. They share much of the same hiking trails and scenery, so I’m picking this trip report up where my report on Lawson Peak ended. If you haven’t read that rep…
