Mount Woodson

Mount Woodson is a 2,881-foot summit above Poway, famous for the Potato Chip Rock flake near the top. The recommended Six-Pack route is the out-and-back…

El Cajon Mountain

El Cajon Mountain (“El Cap”) is only 3,675 feet tall, but this out-and-back climb covers about 11 miles with roughly 4,000 feet of gain, making…

High Point

High Point is the 6,138-foot summit of Palomar Mountain, topped by a fire lookout tower that is closed to the public. The recommended Six-Pack route…

Hot Springs Mountain

At 6,533 feet, Hot Springs Mountain is the highest point in San Diego County, making it a must-do for high-pointers. It sits on the Los…

Cuyamaca Peak

Cuyamaca Peak is San Diego County’s second highest summit at 6,512 feet, with clear-day views stretching from Mexico to the Coronado Islands. It lies in…

Corte Madera

Corte Madera Mountain is a 4,633-foot summit in the Pine Creek Wilderness of Cleveland National Forest, often described as “San Diego’s Half Dome” for its…

Volcan Mountain

Volcan Mountain is a 5,353-foot peak near Julian whose summit looks out to the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island on a clear day and east…