Tag: El Cajon Mountain

We hiked this last week, too, but had to turn around about a mile from the summit due to time constraints, so I’m so happy…

We hiked this last week, too, but had to turn around about a mile from the summit due to time constraints, so I’m so happy…

I’ve done this one now about 5 times. It’s always the same – super steep and challenging both ways. The only time the trail gets…

This is my fourth time doing this hike. It is definitely a leg burner!  Make sure to bring LOTS of water and electrolytes.  Snacks are…

Trail was good very well marked, steep sections, bees at the top. At the entrance of the trail there’s a mini fruit stand with delicious…

My second time and I managed to beat my time by an hour+. Windy at the top, but worth the view and mental/physical challenge.

This was a tough, but fun hike. I felt like I was on the stairmaster for at least 3 hours. I thought the trail was…

Early morning meet up 6am.. First hike in a few months so i was excited.. Morning breeze was great. Not cloudy but the cool in…

This hike is everything everyone says it is…Hard!! The first 3 miles are bearable but that last miles to the top are grueling.

This was hands down a burner.  Just when I thought we were done climbing I’d look ahead and there’s another climb. This one kicked my…

The weather was cool and the sky was clear. You can see downtown San Diego from the top. The hike itself is brutal. Ups and…

Hike was awesome. Very challenging, views were spectacular. Started around 730am. Got back to the car in 7 hours. Trail well marked near the peak…

The hike was very intense very rocky and basically all uphill this was actually the hardest hike I have ever done in my life so…

As usual it’s challenging trail, but well worth it!

This is my 4th time hiking this trail in my life.  I’ve twisted my ankle last October, so I brought my hiking poles and those…

I feel accomplished after completing this hike. The trail was rugged and rocky in places. Very steep ups and downs in others.  Definitely one of…

This peak was no joke! Just when you thought you are past the steepest and worst part you’re wrong, because it keeps getting worse and…

Tough hike! Be prepared with plenty of water.

This was definitely a hard one!!

This was a mentally challenging hike. So many step climbs and descents. That goodness for the green sticks at the last half mile or we…

This was a great hike. All Trails rated it as hard so, I expected it to be challenging. I think that helped. A good night’s…

The weather was perfect, nice and cool and a light breeze for normal people (me I’m not normal I was still overheated and sweating 😁),…

Countless ups and downs, very rugged terrain, perfect weather and beautiful views from El Cap. However by the time we summited  El Cajon fog moved…

Time: 7 hrs Distance: 10 miles Elevation gain: 3,400 ft

This was a hard hike, took us almost 7 hours, recorded on all trails. 4:54 moving time, total time 6:54. 11 miles avg pace 26:38…

was not an easy one.  had clouds on top and no view

There is truth to a lot of what I read.  It was a tough hike but very well worth the climb and the bragging rights.…

Definitely one of the hardest hikes I’ve done. Proud of ourselves for tackling this beast. The weather was perfect in the mid 50s. My hiking…

Went early and watch Super Bowl as a reward

Tough inclines, even tougher declines. I will bring trekking poles next time. Exhilarating hike!

I needed a good hard hike to keep training for upcoming my Red Top/Sawtooth attempt. I considered some of the harder desert hikes as an…

This is a super hard hike. There is no going up slow and coming down fast. The whole way up and back it’s up and…

What a slog fest this hike is.  Beautiful views but the constant up and down is crazy.

Trail in good condition but some areas are slippery. Slipped twice. Some severe downhills and uphills which got my cardio up and kicked my butt.…

Definitely a challenge of endurance, if trying to beat your best time for mileage covered. Great view. Enjoyed it. Weather was perfect. Clear sky. Cool…

8.2 Hours with the family, boys did great 6, 9 and  13 with our dog. Wearer was perfect trail was good but some areas affected…

Wow. This is definitely a rollercoaster style hike.  The trail is beautiful and challenging.  There were only a handful of hikers on the trail today.…

Start Time: 11:00am Summit Time: 1:52pm I am so happy to be back in my hiking boots and starting this  6-Peak Challenge which is right…

The weather was cool in the 60s. I hiked with an experience and fast paced group, they kept me motivated and they were very supportive…

Perfect weather

El Cajon Mountain is located in El Capitan Preserve in Lakeside, CA. This strenuous hike is considered to be the toughest local hike and part…

Delightful day! 2 hr drive down parked outside the gate just in case I was not going to be done by the time the gate…

Rocks 🪨 may be slippery Be ready for uphill on the way back Nice and sunny 🌞 a bit cold 🥶 little bit windy 🌬

Tough hike! Many steep ups and downs both ways. The weather was perfect for it though, nice and cool with cloud cover. Unfortunately, the clouds…

Sunny day with some high clouds I’m the afternoon. No too hot, highs in the 70s. One of the hardest in San Diego. The trail…

Monday 1/18/2021 My husband and my self star this hike around 9am. Was ver challenging for my self I have arthritis on my knees, and…

Tough Hike, but met someone at the very beginning that has done it multiple times. Made such a difference hiking with a partner-didn’t  focus on…

Decent sunny day. Parked at the lot which opens at 8am and closes right on 4:30pm. Trail is clearly visible and wide enough for social…

Started early to beat today’s heat. Took longer then expected, but was good enough with daylight still, trails were crowded in and out. But was…

Crowded today

Wow! Record heat wave and the hottest San Diego summit. ✅!!! We did it, two summits today El Capitan and El Cajon. Up at 3:30,…

It was a hot day! However we conquered and we delivered, crossing off one our challenges for the 2021 6POP. (3/15)  Always a fun adventure…

Started early to beat the heat, is it always hot in SD?  The views at the top are gorgeous, the continual ups and downs were…

Great morning and great weather, sun was out but not too hot , wind was nice, had the the trail for our self,  after noon…

This was the hardest one so far for me and would do it again. Saw some bunnies and lizards. The views where clear and beautiful!!…

El capitan Well what can I say phew. Great hike great views but its a killer. As we started our ascend dog and i we…

What description can I add to this hike the others haven’t already noted. Easy to follow well maintained. Start early and know your ability level.

El Cajon mountain is always a beast, I’m happy I got it done, beautiful in spots and beat up trail in areas

This hike was a challenge! I heard a lot about it from fellow hikers and I’m not going to lie, I was nervous! I’d never…

I arrived at the trailhead a little before 10 am, I parked on the road vice the county parking lot just in case I wasn’t…

We started at 6am not a lot people just yet.  Trail was  fine till we started to steep incline.  Not major  we have to rock…

It was a double peak kinda day to welcome the New Year. A bit chilly and windy at the summit yet a beautiful day hiking…

Bagging this peak happens to be an annual tradition for me and my hiking buddies.  Some of us summit. Some of us don’t.  But we…