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Pine Mountain Loop

February 29, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 52 Hike Challenge, backpacking, cleveland national forest, east county, East County Hiking Trails, hiking, julian, laguna mountains, mountain biking, trail running

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: A Summit Adventure Hike in the Laguna Mountains

February 24, 2016February 27, 2023 Robb Keele 2 Comments Day Hikes, Hiking & Backpacking 100 peaks, cleveland national forest, east county, laguna mountains

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

Middle Peak

February 10, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 52 Hike Challenge, camping, cuyamaca, east county, East County Hiking Trails, mountain biking

Distance: 6 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

The hike up Middle Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is like walking through a history lesson of San Diego County’s wildfires. In 2003, the Cedar Fire decimated the park’s population of centuries old sugar pine trees. The effects of the destruction are still clearly visible along every step of the trails surrounding Middle Peak.

Today, the habitat is recovering. Young oak trees and pine saplings are beginning to take hold, as are the manzanita trees that are so prevalent in Southern California. Wildlife is beginning to return to the area as well. Deer and large birds of prey are a common sight on the trails leading up Middle Peak. From what I hear, even the occassional bald eagle makes a stop in Cuyamaca.

Despite the destruction, the views from Middle Peak are still the primary attraction of this hike. The main trails, Milk Ranch Road and Middle Peak Fire Road, are frequently used by both hikers and mountain bikers. The smaller adjoining trails, Sugar Pine Trail and Black Oak Trail, are accessible only on foot and offer a more secluded feel.

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Stonewall Peak

February 3, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 52 Hike Challenge, camping, cuyamaca, east county, East County Hiking Trails, hiking, kids ok, rock climbing

Distance: 4 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10

Stonewall Peak sits just outside Paso Picacho Campground in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The trail to the summit is a well maintained series of switchbacks that gradually ascends the western face of the mountain. This is a quick, relatively easy hike with outstanding views that stretch north as far as the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains.

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Cuyamaca Peak

February 3, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 5-peak challenge, 52 Hike Challenge, camping, cleveland national forest, cuyamaca, dogs ok, east county, East County Hiking Trails, hiking, kids ok, mountain biking

Distance: 6 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

Standing at 6512 feet, Cuyamaca Peak holds the top spot on the Sierra Club’s 100 Peaks of San Diego County list, and is officially the second highest point in the county. During the winter, Cuyamaca is one of the few places in San Diego that’s almost guaranteed to get snow. Aside from the views along the way, hiking the paved road to the summit isn’t that noteworthy. But if you don’t mind putting in the work to get there, the views from the summit are better than anywhere in the county.

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South Fortuna Peak

January 29, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 5-peak challenge, dogs ok, east county, East County Hiking Trails, hiking, mission trails, mountain biking, trail running

Distance: 4.5 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

South Fortuna Trail is best known for the wooden stairs that lead you up the final ascent to the summit, but there’s so much more to love about this trail. If you’re in search of a fun and diverse hike with an abundance of scenery and a few worthy challenges, then the hike to South Fortuna Peak will not disappoint. Oh, and did I mention that the views from the summit of South Fortuna Peak are spectacular?

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Viejas Mountain

January 29, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 52 Hike Challenge, backpacking, cleveland national forest, dogs ok, east county, East County Hiking Trails, hiking, trail running

Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

The Viejas Mountain Trail hike takes you straight up the western face of the mountain to the summit. Viejas Mountain is a thigh busting, lung burning hike that’s the perfect length for a quick workout, and the rewards at the top are worth every ounce of energy it takes to get there.

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Bernardo Mountain

January 29, 2016May 8, 2023 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, dogs ok, hiking, kids ok, mountain biking, north county inland, North County Inland Hiking Trails, san dieguito river, trail running

Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

Overlooking Lake Hodges and located along the Coast to Crest Trail in San Dieguito River Park is Bernardo Mountain. The vast number of wandering trails that wind their way around the lake and over the surrounding hillsides make the park a popular destination for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and birdwatchers. Bernardo Mountain is a fun, moderately challenging hike that is sure to please, regardless of your reason for going.

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Iron Mountain

January 29, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, dogs ok, hiking, horseback riding, kids ok, mountain biking, north county inland, North County Inland Hiking Trails, trail running

Distance: 6.4 miles | Hiking time: 3.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10

The “short trail” up Iron Mountain is a family friendly hike that will leave you invigorated and inspired. Get started early to beat the crowds, bring plenty of water, and you are certain to embark on a hike that you won’t soon forget.

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Mt. Woodson & Potato Chip Rock

January 29, 2016August 4, 2016 Robb Keele 0 Comment 100 peaks, 52 Hike Challenge, dogs ok, hiking, kids ok, mountain biking, north county inland, North County Inland Hiking Trails, trail running

Distance: 7.25 miles | Hiking time: 4.5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10

Potato Chip Rock, resting near the 2894 ft. summit of Mt. Woodson, attracts people from around the world. It has a celebrity-like status among visiting hikers due to the massive amount of attention it has received in social media over the last few years. Everyone wants a picture taken of them standing atop the iconic rock, and for good reason, they earned the right by simply getting there.

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