Tag: Hot Springs Mountain

We started about 7:30am and it was warm but wasn’t too warm. There was plenty of shade during our ascent though the flies were annoying.…

We started our hike at about 7:30am and finished at about 1pm. There were lots of flies along the way, and our bug spray did…

I did this hike starting at 9 am and was done around 1 I believe. It was a dry day and thankfully I had a…

Definitely wished my schedule allowed for a morning hike, but alas!  Started at 2 PM, brought 6 liters of water, only needed 3 (thankfully), was…

Wait till fall or Go in the evening when it’s cooler and bugs are back in the ground. It’s bad during the day time heat.…

Horribly buggy

The flies made this hike absolutely miserable. I heard this was a pleasant hike but I picked the wrong day. It was hot and flies…

Just to reiterate my hike title… I absolutely hated this hike. -bugs were absolutely unbearable!!  My husband and I were bit terribly.. no amount of…

Hikes with a new friend! Started at 6:30 and it was really hot by the time we got off the trail at 10:30. Had the…

A cool breeze on a peaceful day

Hot Springs mountain is a little over 10 miles out and back. Alltrails says it’s 9.8 but I had 10.26 on my iWatch and my…

The first two miles of this hike are the hardest (steep and exposed), after that it’s smooth sailing. Cost to get in is $10 per…

It was a good day and a good hike. The hike itself isn’t too bad, a little steep and rough for the first 2 miles…

Make sure you bring $10 cash per person you have to pay at entrance to Los Coyotes. It is a lot of uphill and was…

Very pleasant hike.

Got to the Ranger station at 7:30 and there was someone there to take my $10 and wish me a happy hike. Took 2 hours…

I had tried this peak a few months ago with my wife but sleet and cold temps forced us back. This time I did it…

Besides the disappointment of there being no Hot Springs on Hot Springs Mountain, the climb was memorable. It was a pretty brutal, relentless uphill, and…

First (and last) 2.5 miles are tough and a bit boring. Loved the rest of the hike. Brought back memories of Ragnar Los Coyotes.

First 2.6 miles are uphill then the rest is rolling hills .  Beautiful views

Long hike today. Difficult too, but we did it. Hot Springs Is the highest summit in San Diego. Done. Two more hikes to do for…

Started at 8:45 am with the temperature at 43 degrees at trail head. Sky was clear but there was some wind. The first portion of…

I have a feeling that this trail will be one of my favorite in the challenge. The first was steep, but bearable. Then it levels…

It was beautiful.

Great hike and now probably one of my favorites. The first 2-miles of this hike is steep, and then again the last 1/4  of a…

Was granted access to one of the non-public routes up to Hot Springs Mountain. In the past, one could hike up from Nelson Camp to…

Never begin a hike when the night before you’ve had 2 McDonalds sandwiches and the morning of the hike you eat a McDonalds breakfast… ugh…

Got a late start around 10am. The weather was cool and no wind. The first 2 miles of the hike are a bit difficult. exposed…

#4 Hike of San Diego Six Peaks. Note, it is $10 per person, not car to enter the reserve. Ranger Station opens at 8 am,…

Started early (9:30 am) and encountered only two other people all day.  Didn’t attempt the final scramble up the rock to the USGS marker.  Nevertheless…

Due to my travel schedule, I decided to knock the last 4 peaks of this San Diego Challenge out in 4 days.  I realized that…

It was a windy and refreshing day and we only passed about 17 hikers which was wonderful. I think the hardest part about this one…

First couple miles are steep. Not bad though. Gate was locked until 8am so you can’t get there early and pay on the way out.

Great hiking with friends weather was great.

This was a GREAT hike!  Our clan started at 12:33 pm and ended at 5:33 pm. Our pace was steady but not fast as we…

Perfect day! Great weather, not too hot or cold.  Grateful for a partial cloud cover on the descent.  Beautiful fields of poppies and views at…

First 2 miles is a calf burner, steady uphill. Weather was perfect. You’ll be greeted with the stunning views at the summit! This completes this…

Perfect peak to finish this San Diego Challenge! Perfect weather too! Hot Springs is always fun. As expected, first two miles is intense and no…

Great hike, not too hot. The first couple of mile were as described- steep & no cover. There were a lot of California poppies blooming…

I met with a group called Trail Gems 50+.  Very nice women.  It was a beautiful day and the poppies were blooming.

To conclude my SD challenge, it was just right to hike the highest peak in SD county. We were by the office at exactly 8am…

(forgot to post) Great day for a hike. Not too challenging but, we tend to take it slow. Beautiful day overall, and meet some nice…

Absolutely beautiful views, stunning forest and amazing scenery.  Loved this hike!

First two miles were steep but all in all a beautiful hike

Beautiful views!

The first two miles were pretty steep and warm. Once we got into the trees, the incline was more gradual and there was a little…

Started at 8am on a cool saturday morning with family. Skies are clear and great day to be hiking this place.

Perfect peak, wonderful weather, fabulous friends! And I CLIMBED THE LADDER! I was so scared, but I convinced myself that I would be more disappointed…

It was great did it on my birthday!!

This is a very good trail, actually a fire road that is in good condition.  The first two miles are very tough and almost all…

Took the two hour drive down from LA and hit the trail shortly after 9:30 am. The first two miles were steep and my lack…

This was my first time on this hike. It was beautiful! Gates do not open until 8:00a and you must pay $10 per person (not…

Beautiful Weather

Started out from Oak Grove trailhead, strenuous single track without shade until maybe halfway up. Lots of nats flying in my face…made it to the…

We started our hike at 9am and although there were some cars there before us, we didn’t see another person until we were halfway to…

It was a perfect day to hike this beautiful trail.  I got a late start (2:30 pm) so I had to hustle and complete the…

This was a tough one. Hit about 1,100 feet by mile 2. It was soo beautiful though. Everything was green, the wildflowers were blooming, weather…

Awesome 360 views, perfect weather. First two miles are a nice challenge but it eases out the rest of way to the summit. Loved it.

What a beautiful trail! We did this hike on a Thursday and started right at 8(gate doesn’t open till8). The first 2 Mike’s were a…

4/8/21 13:14 Trail Entrance (out) 15:10 Hot Springs Mountain summit 15:26 signed summit register 17:15 Trail Entrance (back)

4/8/21 13:14 Trail Entrance (out) 15:10 Hot Springs Mountain summit 15:26 signed summit register 17:15 Trail Entrance (back)

As many have reported, the first 2 miles are the most difficult especially if you are not used to altitude. It really gets your lungs…

One of the most beautiful hikes in San Diego area. Please be sure to pay the $10/person fee at the check in station. If no…

Today I hiked one of the best trails thus far. 10 miles of complete bliss. Perfect weather, birds singing, deer crossing, woodpeckers doin their thing…

This was tough but so worth the effort. Stunningly beautiful at the summit

On Friday 4/2/2021 I spent the hole day in San Diego county hiking couple of the 6 peak challenge trail.   As the day goes…

Encountered different types of weather Some snow

Gorgeous Day. Most of the snow is gone from the trail. No spikes or poles needed. Weather was perfect.

Sunday morning hike… arrived before 8 AM and had to wait for the gate to be opened! For a Sunday it was not crowded at…

Make sure you arrive no earlier then 8am. The gate was locked when we arrived at 7:30am. It was windy, icy & cold through out…

Beautiful hike with a little patches of snow. Finding the summit was a little challenging for me.

One of my favorite SD Hikes! It’s like a beautiful enchanted forest after the fire-road.  This was Peak 2 of the day, and Peak 3…

It rained the night before which meant a dusting of snow to begin the trail and an inch or more at the top. Moreso the…

My first time hiking in snow. Beautiful scenery even though fog covered most of views. Met new friends. Very easy trail to follow except for…

Best hike on the list yet!!  Hooked up with two strangers who are now my hiking buddies!!! Thanks for the awesome day Josh and Kelly.…

Favorite hike in the San Diego six pack and fun to hit it in the snow.  Really nice once you get into the forest, which…

There was a lot of snow and it was a bit muddy when the road to the trailhead ends. You pay like $10 per person…

The hike was a tough incline for the first two miles after that it got a little easier what made it hard was the snow…

After last year’s horrible hiking conditions, this was a breath of fresh air. Some snow on the ground and no bugs. The sights were beautiful.…

What a beautiful hike this was, would definitely come again.  There was just enough snow to make it a pleasant day. The wind was howling…

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It was a perfect day for this hike. Weather got to maybe 60s but the wind felt great. Only downfall, I forgot my chapstick in…

Sorry i have tried this 3 times and keeps deleting. Great hike, amazing views, stop and look around. First 2.2 miles are the hardest, take…

2/28/2021. Chilly & windy for the most part, however, the bright sunshine with clear blue skies made the hike much, much bearable & enjoyable. Layering…

This is a late post. It was a cool and sunny day with few patches of snow along the trail. It starts with a steady…

Starting time was at 9am, Chilly but  comfortable bathing with the sunshine. 1st section trail was a challenge with rest in between. Mid section trail…

Started hiking at 9am, Chilly but  comfortable with the sunbeam. 1st section trail was a fun challenge with rest in between. Mid section trail was…

Good hike, a little past the first two miles the trail mellowed out. You can be tricked to believe the water tower is the summit…

Great hike! First 2 miles are rough, but it climbs nice and gradual after that. Fun little climb to peak itself, but windy and frigid…

After the first 2 miles of of constant gain the scenery was outstanding. The pine trees were amazing.  Views from the summit are simple breathtaking.…

Gate to get to the campground and trail head does not open until 8am. When you reach the stop sign at the entrance of Los…

Good work out, beautiful mountain peaks and forest views. Epic views at the summit with some boulders to climb to the summit marker

My favorite so far!  Don’t get there early, the gate doesn’t open until 8. Fee is$10 per person. We drove in and parked at the…

What a great hike  had a terrific day. It was a little steep in the beginning but by mile 2.5 you are through the hard…

Those first 2 miles are no joke. After that part it was really scenic and had small patches of snow that were fun to hike…

Beautiful Day!

Some slush/ice but nothing serious. The first 2 miles are a beast then levels out into beautiful wooded areas. The view from the summit is…

Nice walk up a mountain on a Sunday.  Got there early before the ranger station was open to take our $10/each. The first 2 miles…

Time: 4:12 hrs Distance: 9.24 miles Elevation gain: 2,350 feet

Hot Springs Mountain is located in the Los Coyotes Reservation. They open at 8am and there is a $10 per person fee. Started the hike…

Till the SD 6POP challenge didn’t even know what the SD tallest mountain was. Hot Springs Mt. is located on the Los Cayotes reservation. Gate…

Some snow. Good, fun hike. Not as hard as I expected.

The trail was a fire road and easy to follow. More snow/ice than expected. To reach the summit, follow the pink ribbons to the rock,…

Late post: some snow on trail. Gear is recommended.  Easy, beautiful trail. Make sure to take it all in.

Great hike. Weather in the upper 30s to upper 40s.  

Gate closed when we arrived, they opened at 8am, quick side trip to Eagle Rock. Made it back and the get was open. My feet…

This was probably one of my harder hikes. But an amazing view at the top!!

Beautiful, breezy day to summit Hot Springs Mountain. There were just a few other hikers on the trail today. There are still areas with snow,…

On this Valentine’s Day, the weather was perfect, there was snow parts of the trail and the first 2 miles was 😱

Valentine’s Day Hike

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Starting the climb was a workout! The views were beautiful also loved the pine trees, the snow patches were easy to cross. Was cool and…

We arrive to the trail head at 7:00 am and the gate is not open yet.  Around 8:00 am, someone opens the gate for us.…

Steep first 2 miles. Then levels out. Still elevation gain but more gradual.  Fire road most easy up. Dirt first mile or 2 then we…

Nice morning with sunny skies , then it turn to be windy and foggy closed to the 4 miles and the summit , some ice…

Snow at top but passable.

The trailhead is on Los Coyotes Reservation. It costs $10pp to enter the reservation. The hike is entirely on a fire road. The weather was…

Great hike with a wide range of weather!  Started out  sunny with some intermittent patches of snow. About half up, ground primarily covered by snow…

It was challenging because I’m not used to hiking in the snow. This was a second attempt with better gear and preparation. There was a…

Our hike started at about 8:30am. It was a nice day, but before getting to the top the weather drastically changed. It got pretty cold;…

We started our hike to Hot Springs with pretty blue skies to windy dark clouds. Really enjoyed this hike with my trailsisters completing my San…

Views are amazing! I read a few reviews that one can get off trail easily. We didn’t run into that issue. It was pretty straight…

Great hike in the snow!

Fun hike with my hiking group, the “Trail Gems”.  Had a picnic at the peak before heading down. Nice day, a little windy coming down.

A bit tough but I really enjoyed it and the snow.

The initial climb is killer. Then you enter the “woods”, which happened to be covered in snow. We were grateful for the snow covered trail…

Beautiful. 60% of the trail had snow

I was the first one on the mountain so I had to plow through the snow for the first 2 miles, then luckily two other…

First time I really suffered through a hike.  Stomach issues made me weak and really struggle. But a half of a bagel that Ricky my…