Santee Mesa Trail is a 1.89-mile trail with 413 feet of elevation gain and is part of Mission Trails Regional Park located in Santee, California. This is a quick trail with some great views, that just stops at a random intersection. This is perfect for an introduction to hiking or bringing the family along. Parking … Read more
Nighthawk Trail to Black Mountain Summit is a 4.03-mile trail with 860 feet of elevation gain and is part of Black Mountain Open Space located in Poway California. This trail rewards you at the top with some beautiful views of the surrounding area. Nighthawk Trail Parking & Getting There The parking is for Nighthawk Trail … Read more
The Mission Trails 5 Peak Challenge is a popular hiking challenge in the San Diego, California area. It consists of the 5 most popular peaks to hike at Mission Trails Regional Park. How the Challenge Works The challenge consist of hiking the 5 most popular peaks at Mission Trails Regional Park. This is a fun … Read more
If you have ever hiked Cowles Mountain trail in San Diego, CA, you know this can be very busy and crowded. I often get asked if there are alternate routes to get to the top that isn’t the main trail. The answer is yes! The are several ways to get to the top of the … Read more