Hike Log
The Beast – El Cajon Mountain
Trailhead
Wildcat Canyon
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Trail in good condition
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
Bugs were not too bad
Snow
Snow free
This is my favorite hike in San Diego. It’s peaceful. Yes, it’s a beast, but you are rewarded with such beautiful landscape and ups and downs to make it bearable. With recent rain, the manzanita is starting to bloom and there’s a lot of new green foliage. I started this hike early to beat the heat, by the time I got back to my car, it was 81 degrees.
Great job ????