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A 7.4-mile loop trail with 1,814 ft elevation gain to the second-highest peak in San Diego County. Enjoy the dense forest, granite rock, and spectacular views along the way.
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- Descanso, California, United States
A moderate hike to San Diego County's second-highest point with views of the Coronado Islands and Mexico. Learn about the trail, the park, the wildlife, and the history of this area.
- Cuyamaca Peak, Julian, 91916
Learn how to hike to the east side of Cuyamaca Mountain, a popular destination for views of San Diego and the snow-covered peak. Find out about the trail conditions, facilities, weather, and permits for this challenging 5.5-mile out-and-back route.
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- Guatay, California, United States
- A turn out on the right side of the road. See 'Getting There' for directions. Google Earth co-ordinates are ( 32.925874n 116.630583w )
- From San Diego take Interstate 8 east to 79/Japatul Road Exit. Left or North 1.32 miles to Riverside Drive, go left, .87 mile to Viejas Grade Road,...
- Expected weather for Cuyamaca Peak from Paso Picacho Campground via Lookout Road for the next 5 days is: Wed, January 3 - 41 degrees/rain/wind Thu...
Cuyamaca Peak is located roughly 40 miles (64 km) from the Pacific Ocean, within Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. It is east of the city of San Diego and southwest of Julian. A popular 3.5-mile (5.6 km) year round hike to the summit of Cuyamaca leads from the Paso Picacho Campground, starting at about 5,000 feet (1,500 m). Ecology
This hike has the absolute best views of San Diego County, Mexico, and the Channel Islands! Near Descanso, California.
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Discover this 14.1-mile loop trail near Descanso, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Learn how to hike to the second-highest mountain in San Diego County, Cuyamaca Peak, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Find out the trail details, difficulty, elevation gain, and GPS coordinates for four different routes from two campgrounds in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
