Hard San Diego Hikes

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Potato Chip Rock at the top of Mt Woodson Hike

Mt Woodson ( Frontside Trail)

Distance : 7.5 miles. Elevation Gain: about 2000 feet. Time to complete: 2.5 – 4 hours depending on your fitness levels.

Mt Lawson & Gaskill Peak

Distance: 7.5 Miles   Elevation Gained: 1569 Feet. Top Elevation : 3953 feet. Time : 4-6 Hours

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Goat Canyon Train Trestle

Mortero Palms to Goat Canyon

Distance: 6.5 miles .Elevation Gain: 1500 feet.  Time to complete: 5-6 hours ( round trip)

Boulder hopping up the trail in Smugglers Canyon on the way to Whale Peak

Boulder hopping up the trail in Smugglers Canyon on the way to Whale Peak

Whale Peak via the Pictrograph Trail

Distance: 6.5 miles .Elevation Gain: 1500 feet.  Time to complete: 5-6 hours ( round trip)

Indian Creek Loop Trail

Indian Creek Loop Trail

Indian Creek Loop Trail

Distance: 12 miles .Elevation Gain: 1808 feet.  Difficulty : Moderately Strenuous.  Time to complete: 5-6 hours depending on fitness levels.

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Palomar Observatory seen from High Point

Oak Grove to High Point Hike

Distance: 14 miles .Elevation Gain: 3600 feet.  Difficulty :Strenuous.  Time to complete: 7-9 hours depending on fitness levels.