Hike Log

Fun but Ruggedly Challenging

San Diego El Cajon Mountain

Laura Kranz March 1, 2026

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Trailhead El Cajon Trailhead

Type of hike Day hike

Trail conditions Trail in good condition

Road Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs No Bugs

Snow Snow free

This was one of the most challenging hikes I have done in a long time. The hike is chalk full of ups and downs. Dry, rocky, steep ups and downs. The rock scramble before the summit is lots of fun. Met lots of friendly people on the hike. Uphills seem to be neverending! Important to note … it is a 4L hike at a minimum and important to have either a hiking buddy or a fullt charged device!

7.5-8 hours total roundtrip