Distance: 11 miles | Hiking time: 5-6 hours | Difficulty: 8/10
Frequently described as being, “the toughest hiking trail in San Diego,” El Cajon Mountain hiking trail is well-known for its relentless elevation changes and remarkable 360 degree views from the summit. Also known as “El Capitan” or simply “El Cap,” El Cajon Mountain is a beast of a hike that challenges your will and tempts your spirit.
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Distance: 7.1 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10
With a peak elevation of 3836 feet, Gaskill Peak stands nearly 200 feet taller than its little sister 1.5 miles to the south, Lawson Peak. Gaskill Peak can be hiked by itself or included as an add-on adventure when hiking to Lawson Peak.
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Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2 hours | Difficulty: 6/10
If you’re looking for a quick, challenging hike in San Diego that is easy to find and offers unobscured views of San Diego for as far as the eye can see, look no further than Cowles Mountain. But be ready because lots of other people are looking for the same thing.
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Take on the Mission Trails 5-Peak Challenge
Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10 | More info. Viejas Mountain is a fun, challenging hike that’s perfect for a
McGinty Mountain 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 in San Diego.
The trail offers a never-ending spree of photo ops and scenic outlooks that continue to change and evolve as you work your way up the mountain towards the summit. On a clear day the views from the summit are mesmerizing and offer up vast scenic rolling hills, mountain peaks, and deep valleys.
This is a great hike for just about anyone with an adventurous spirit, a good pair of hiking shoes, and a couple of hours to spare.
Distance: 7.1 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info. Gaskill Peak and Lawson Peak share much of the same hiking
Distance: 4.5 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info. The hike to Lawson Peak is the type of hike you
Distance: 11 miles | Hiking time: 5-6 hours | Difficulty: 8/10 | More info. El Cajon Mountain, a.k.a. El Capitan, is one of San Diego’s
Distance: 2.5 miles | Hiking time: 1.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10 | More info. Kwaay Paay Peak Trail is a fun hike that offers a quick
Distance: 6.5 miles | Hiking time: 4 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info. Mission Trails Regional Park is home to five of the highest
