Easy San Diego Hikes

Looking back at Cowles Mountain Peak from Pyles Peak

Looking back at Cowles Mountain Peak from Pyles Peak

Cowles Mountain

Distance:1.5 miles 1-way;  3 miles up/ back : Elevation Gain:933 feet: Time to complete: 25-45 minutes

 

Elfin Forest Creek

Crossing the creek before you start the hike at Elfin Forest

The Way up Trail At The Elfin Forest Recreational Area

Distance: 1.56 miles one way. Elevation Gain: 876 feet Time to complete:25-45 minutes one way.

Penisquitos Canyon Pano 2 small

Waterfall at Penasquitos Canyon

Penasquitos Canyon

Distance: 5.5 to 6.4 miles round trip to the falls. Elevation Gain:200-300 feet.  Time to complete: 2- 3 hours round trip.

 

Torrey Pines State Beach at Sunset

Torrey Pines State Beach at Sunset

Torrey Pines

Distance: Elevation Gain: Time to complete:

Looking back down the stairs from the top of Stonewall Peak

Stonewall Peak

Distance: 5.8 miles on loop, 4.2 miles if you go up and back the switch backs. Elevation Gain and loss : 823 feet  Time to complete: 2-3  hours

Looking down at the Ramona Dam with Mt Woodson and Lake Poway in the background.

Looking down at the Ramona Dam with Mt Woodson and Lake Poway in the background.

Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Dam

Distance: 5.29 miles. Elevation Gain and loss : 818 feet  Time to complete: 1.5-2  hours Easy to Moderate Level