Kwaay Paay Peak Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park is a short, out and back hike that will leave you breathless, both on the hike up and from the view once you reach the top. Not for the faint of heart, this trail is steep, rough and tough. Wear a rugged pair of hiking shoes and prepare yourself for a quick, but memorable hike.
Kwaay Paay Peak trail info.
- Distance: 2.5 miles (round trip)
- Hiking time: 1.5 hours
- Type: Out and back
- Elevation gain: 900’
- Difficulty: 5/10
- Elevation: 1194’
- Rank on 100 peaks list: 99/100
- Usage: Hiking, Trail running, Dogs allowed
- When to go: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Agency: Mission Trails Regional Park
Map & directions for Kwaay Paay Peak
- Trail map
- Directions to trailhead (via Google Maps)
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Additional links & resources
- Article: San Diego Reader
- Trail report: ModernHiker.com
- Trail report: 100Peaks.com
- Trail report: LastAdventurer.com
Photos of Kwaay Paay Peak
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