Noble Canyon Trail is a popular hiking trail located in the beautiful Laguna Mountains. The trail is known for its steep and rugged terrain, making it a challenging and exciting hike for outdoor enthusiasts…
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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…
Eagle Peak Hike – Heading Out from Three Sisters Falls Trail
Eagle Peak is an often missed hike that shares a trailhead with Three Sisters Falls. With an elevation of 3226’, Eagle Peak currently holds the 69th spot on the Sierra Club’s 100 Peaks of San Diego…
Eagle Peak Hike
Distance: 4.2 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 6/10
Eagle Peak overlooks Cedar Creek to the north and Sheep Camp Creek to the south, which feeds Three Sisters Falls near Julian, Ca. This 4.2 mile out and back hike takes you along the southern edge of the mountain to the 3226′ summit. Once you reach the summit, you will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the county, including a clear view of many of the tallest peaks in San Diego.
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Grapevine Mountain Hike – Going Off-Trail from the PCT in Anza Borrego
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
Distance:6.25 miles | Hiking time:4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10
Grapevine Mountain is a prominent mountain located in northeastern San Diego County about 12 miles east of Julian in the Anza Borrego Desert.
The hike from the trailhead takes you along a cactus-strewn section of the PCT. Making the summit will require a little route-finding skill and a lot of off trail travel, including some rock 3 and 4 rock scrambling and bushwhacking through fields of cactus and thorny things. Notable sights from the summit include views of Mt. San Jacinto, the Superstition Mountains, Granite Peak, and Cuyamaca Peak.
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Bell Bluff Trail: Adventures in Off-trail Bushwhacking and Scrambling
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
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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Garnet Peak Trail – Catch a Sunrise on the Summit in the Laguna Mountains
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,
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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