Hike Log

El Cajon Mountain – Killer of knees

Trailhead:

Trailhead staging area off Wildcat Canyon Rd

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

My wife and I completed this hike yesterday. The uphills were not so bad, but the downhills killed my knees. I have had several knee surgeries and I have less cartilage now. This trail really lets you know how bad off your knees are by the time you are done. I iced my knees when we got home, but they are still sore today.

 

Still, the views were amazing (including the abandoned Jeep around the mile 5 mark). Be ready for the down hills. Hiking poles were a big help on this one. And make sure you bring enough water to carry you up and back.

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