by Mark | Jun 11, 2016 | Hikes & Trails!
Here are my Top Ten Hikes in San Diego County. These hikes are not necessarily listed in any particular order based on favorites…Some are less difficult than others but all offer a different beauty, a different challenge and a different trail type to keep you...
by Mark | Jun 5, 2016 | Hikes & Trails!
Where: Stonewall Peak, Julian, CA. The trail-head is easily located across highway 79 from Paso Picacho Campground, the trail is easy to get too, easy parking and is part of the Cuyamaca State Park system.When: Sunday, May 22, 2016, Hike Distance/Hikeability: 4...
by Mark | Mar 28, 2016 | Hikes & Trails!
Hike Time and Distance: 5-6 mile loop depending on trails taken 3 hours total with a 20-minute break at the summit Water/Snacks: 2 liters minimum depending on temperature. Pro Bar, hard-boiled eggs. Hike ability: moderate-difficult depending on your...
by Mark | Mar 5, 2016 | Hikes & Trails!
A hike that offers a “Big Hike” challenge and feel to it is Guatay Mountain in Pine Valley. I have not hiked Pine Valley much but it is a beautiful area in our County east of San Diego past Alpine. The beauty of this hike among other things is no matter what time of...
by Mark | Jan 23, 2016 | Hikes & Trails!
This hike is one of my favorite adventure hikes in the county. The adventure starts with the winding open road east through Ramona to Julian. Pure backcountry driving and scenery of San Diego County. Drive time approx. 90 minutes from the coast. (directions below) ...
by Mark | Sep 27, 2015 | Hikes & Trails!, Hiking Trails
If you are looking for a good go to hike and are in North County, Double Peak in San Marcos is the hike for you. This hike is easy to get too, it is a clean and well designed out and back trail, and it offers enough challenge, climb, and distance to give you a good...
