2025/2026-Dec/Jan: Year End/New Year-Cuyamaca Peaks/Potato Chip/Levels 2 up

To be updated

HikingOC Repeating trip for Winter Mountains trails of SoCal. We will visit and hike the areas of East and Southeast of San Diego: Mt Woodson-Potato Chip Rock and Cuyamaca State Park/Lake/Laguna Mountains
**https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/305558558/**

Today we will be hiking in the area of Cuyamaca State Park and Laguna Mountains: Cuyamaca Peak/Lake, Stonewall Peak, Garnet Peak, etc.

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 up: moderate for distance, elevation, and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Hike's Stats:
Stonewall Peak: at 5730'
Near: Cuyamaca
View: Splendid High Country and deserts Anza Borrego
Distance: 3.8 miles RT
Elevation: 825+ft gain/loss
Duration: 2-3 hours hiking time
Trail Condition: OK, steep, rocky up and down hills
Hike Type: out and back
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stonewall-peak

Cuyamaca Peak: at 6515'
Near: Cuyamaca
View: Splendid High Country and deserts Anza Borrego
Distance: 7.4 miles RT (loop) or 5.5 miles RT (out and back)
Elevation: 1800+ft gain/loss or 1600+ft gain/loss
Duration: 4-6 hours hiking time
Trail Condition: OK, steep, rocky up and down hills
Hike Type: loop or out and back
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cuyamaca-peak-via-azalea-glen-loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cuyamaca-peak-from-paso-picacho-campground-via-lookout-road

Garnet Peak: at 5920'
Near: Laguna Mountains
View: Splendid High Country and deserts Anza Borrego
Distance: 2.2 miles RT or 4.2 miles RT
Elevation: 500+ft gain/loss or 800ft gain/loss
Duration: 3 hours hiking time
Trail Condition: OK, steep, rocky up and down hills
Hike Type: out and back
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/garnet-peak-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/garnet-peak-via-pct

GOOD TO KNOW : Wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and The Ten Essentials for outdoor hiking https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

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