Hike Log

Uphill both ways at El Cajon Mountain

San Diego El Cajon Mountain

Chris March 22, 2026

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Trailhead El Cajon Mountain Trail

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

Also on this hike

Hiked with children (12 & under)

We started at 5 am and was done by 10. We made it to the top by 730 without the sun touching us. But it is no joke when they say the way back is just as hard. Once that sun got up. It was brutal. I would start at 4 and get back as soon as you can. Beautiful views but it is a killer. SD Six Pack of Peaks done. On to OC