Name- El Cajon Hike
Roundtrip - 11 miles
Elevation- 4000 ft total gain
Difficulty- Difficult
This is named the toughest hike in San Diego county. We decided to check it out :)
We had rain prediction and this was a blessing in disguise.
We have beautiful views throughout the journey. El capitan preserve is well maintained.
If you read reviews about this, everywhere they have mentioned about the ups and downs and they are not kidding!! As soon as you go up, you hit downhill and vice versa. This is not a straight climb to summit where you can relax on the way down.
Rain, it did! Although we were soaked, I would prefer this over the scorching heat in the summer. I cant imagine doing this in 80F as there is absolutely no shade.
This was the El Cajon summit. It was foggy and we could not see a thing. It was cold as hell and thanked ourselves for getting gloves and cap. Always carry your TEN ESSENTIALS!
This is the first time I climbed a peak where I saw the USGS seal :) Wohoo!
Wildflowers were blooming and the trail was an absolute delight.
I like seeing the distinction between cloud and ground scenery.
A look back and this is the gorgeous view :) :)
A giant of rocks, there is no way you can ignore him or not revere him! :)
Roundtrip - 11 miles
Elevation- 4000 ft total gain
Difficulty- Difficult
This is named the toughest hike in San Diego county. We decided to check it out :)
We had rain prediction and this was a blessing in disguise.
We have beautiful views throughout the journey. El capitan preserve is well maintained.
If you read reviews about this, everywhere they have mentioned about the ups and downs and they are not kidding!! As soon as you go up, you hit downhill and vice versa. This is not a straight climb to summit where you can relax on the way down.
Rain, it did! Although we were soaked, I would prefer this over the scorching heat in the summer. I cant imagine doing this in 80F as there is absolutely no shade.
This was the El Cajon summit. It was foggy and we could not see a thing. It was cold as hell and thanked ourselves for getting gloves and cap. Always carry your TEN ESSENTIALS!
This is the first time I climbed a peak where I saw the USGS seal :) Wohoo!
View from the summit overlooking the hiking trail.
Wild lavenders and the yellow flowers
A look back and this is the gorgeous view :) :)
A giant of rocks, there is no way you can ignore him or not revere him! :)
Carry plenty of water, rain gear (depending on prediction), sunscreen and leave early to beat the heat. Also, the parking lot closes at 5PM.
HAPPY TRAILS!
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