Favorite Hikes

Keith Sedlund said,

Another one I like when I just need a quick and easy hike, is the loop trail near the Mission Trails Information Center. Takes about 35 minutes to complete - so I go on my lunchbreak sometimes.

Let us know the next time you do this one at lunch. Monica and i want to join you.

Keith Sedlund said,

What other San Diego hikes do you like to take?

Has anyone ever done Iron Mountain (i think thats that name of it)? I have wanted to do that hike for years now but just havent. It's right off the 67 past Lakeside but before you hit Ramona.

Sydel said,

Has anyone ever done Iron Mountain (i think thats that name of it)? I have wanted to do that hike for years now but just havent. It's right off the 67 past Lakeside but before you hit Ramona.

Actually, about a month ago, I went on a hike that started in the El Capitan Open Space Preserve. I think that one may end up eventually hitting Iron Mtn, but I'd have to check out the hiking book I have. I only took it part way, because it is a really long hike, and very steep in places. But it's a great trail, very well groomed and very scenic - I'd recommend that one too, even if you're just hiking part of the trail.

Found my hiking book in the back of my truck. The El Cap hike actually ends up at El Cajon Mtn. The Iron Mtn hike is just a little further north up Hwy 67. Wouldn't mind doing that one sometime, but it says it's 9.5 miles roundtrip, so you'd better plan to make a full day of it.

Here's a link that says it's 6.63 miles roundtrip, maybe they started elsewhere....

http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/IronMtn_7320.asp

I'm would be interested in a day hike. The weather has been gorgeous!

Let's pick a place and a date and go... any suggestions?

Sydel said,

Keith Sedlund said,

What other San Diego hikes do you like to take?

Has anyone ever done Iron Mountain (i think thats that name of it)? I have wanted to do that hike for years now but just havent. It's right off the 67 past Lakeside but before you hit Ramona.

I hiked up Iron Mountain a few weeks ago. It's very nice at the top, and there's a free telescope up there.

Hector Virgen said,

I hiked up Iron Mountain a few weeks ago. It's very nice at the top, and there's a free telescope up there.

Hector, how long did it take you?

Sydel said,

Hector, how long did it take you?

It was a pretty good hike to the top, maybe 90 minutes to get to the top. It seemed much faster going down.

I just googled it and a website said 6.63 miles, 4.5 hours round trip, but I don't remember it being that long. Maybe I took the kiddy route :)

http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/IronMtn_7320.asp