The Hike of Hell

Peak Summited	2022 El Cajon Mountain
Type of Hike	Day hike
Trailhead	El Cajon Mountain
Encountered	Wildflowers blooming
Hiking Companions	Hiked with a partner
Road Conditions	Road suitable for all vehicles
Bug Status	No bugs
Snow Conditions	Snow free
Trail Conditions	Trail in good condition

This hike is not for the faint of heart. It’s difficult, up and down the entire way, and we basically wanted to die. I’ve never been so happy to be done with a hike.

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1 Down 5 to Go! - Congrats to challenger Stacy for her first peak in the challenge!
Are you taking the challenge? Learn more at the link in our bio!

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Day 5, Mountain 6, THEN THE BEACH!
Congratulations to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Jill and her crew for their sixth and final peak in the challenge. They summited El Cajon Mountain this morning and are taking a well-earned beach day!

DID YOU KNOW there are six months left in 2022? You still have time to sign up and complete the challenge! Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Congratulations to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Daniel for his summit of El Cajon Mountain. This peak gets hot in the summer, and in fact the trail shuts down for the month of August. So get out there and get hiking!

Join the challenge and put more adventure in your life. Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Spring means the sun is shining ☀️ flowers are blooming 🌸 and hiking boots are getting laced up! 🥾

May this season be full of all these things from the summits of our challenge peaks 🌄 We can’t wait to see your photos and hear your stories!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Let us know what makes you feel luckiest to live in San Diego! 👇 ...

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Hey, San Diego hikers! We were honored that you all joined us on our first Six Pack of Peaks challenge last year, and are excited to invite you to this year’s challenge! Registration is at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to follow along on your adventures!

Tag a friend who should join you on the second annual San Diego challenge below! 👇

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SoCal Hiker
San Diego contributor Chris Griffith has put together this guide to hiking Corte Madera -- sometimes called "San Diego's Half Dome" and part of the 2022 San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. This is the time of year to hike this, so get the guide, and put this on your schedule!

Head over to http://socalhiker.net/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=sandiegosixpackofpeaks&utm_content=Hiking%20Corte%20Madera%20in%20the%20Pine%20Creek%20Wilderness to get the guide!

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Wonderful Woodson! San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Eric tackled the often-crowded Woodson Mountain at sunrise and got some great photos of the inversion layer.

Have you taken a sunrise hike?

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Cuyamaca Peak via Azalea Galen Loop - Kudos to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Hamza for finding a trail you can still hike even when the national forests are closed. In fact, many of the hikes in the challenge are still open!

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Congratulations to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Scott M. and his friend for their summit of Cuyamaca this morning!

Are you in the challenge? Join us! Click the link in our bio to learn more.

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Nickel Beer Co pit stop at Volcan Mountain - Kudos to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks challengers Melissa and Corey for their summit of Volcan Mountain near Julian... with a side trip to Nickel Beer Co.

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Roller coaster! That's an apt description for the route up El Cajon Mountain. In fact, the trail is closed during the month of August due to the heat. Tips for success? Like challenger Marilyn, pick a cooler day, and start early.

Want to sign up? Click the link in our bio for details on the San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge!

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Views of future peaks - San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Michael got a front-row view of future peaks he'll be hiking on his trek up Volcan Mountain. The wildflowers are starting to pop!

Learn more about the challenge by clicking the link in our bio.

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Potato Chip (aka Woodson Mountain aka Mount Woodson) is an awesome hike. The photo on the cantilevered rock is optional, and often requires a long wait in line. Kudos to challenger Kimberly for summiting AND sticking around for the IG shot.

Join the challenge! Click the link in our bio to learn more.

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Beautiful day above the clouds!!

Kudos to challenger Mary for her summit of High Point for the San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. Congratulations!

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Congratulations to San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Emily for her summit of Hot Springs Mountain. She's got some great shots of the wildflowers and the views on her hike log.

Are you taking the challenge? You can learn all about it by clicking the link in our profile.

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A beautiful sunset from Cuyamaca Peak — part of the 2021 San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. Registration is now open. Check the link in our bio for details.

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10 of 18 Peaks ✅ Cuyamaca has some stunning views.
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Stickers are here!

We are busy assembling welcome packets for our early-bird challengers, to mail out first thing Monday morning. Are you in? Get the details on the link in our bio and flex your adventure muscles in 2021!

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The highest mountain in San Diego County is Hot Springs Mountain on the Los Coyotes Reservation. This is a great time of year to hike it.

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Registration for the first-ever 2021 San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge begins Monday!

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