El Cajon Mountain

The weather was perfect for this hike; cloudy, temperatures between 50-70, and not too windy. This trail starts out mild but the last two “peaks”

I’ve put off this hike for a long time. El Cajon 100% held up as the hardest hike I’ve done in San Diego. One and

We saved the worst for last… but the view at the top made it all worth it!!!! This hike was brutal from start to finish

Wow. This hike was brutal. The incline and elevation gains were insane. I was not mentally prepared for this one.  

Great trail conditions, beautiful scenery and holy moly that was a super duper hike!!!

Writing thing now that I’ve completed the challenge, I’d definitely say that this was the hardest peak. Steep elevation gain both directions, plus a rock