2026-Jan: SD: Mt Woodson/Potato Chip Rock-Cuyamaca/Vicinity/2D/1N/Levels 2 up!
Details
HikingOC Repeating trip for Winter Deserts/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: Stonewall Peak, Cuyamaca Peak or Garnet Peak, etc.
Tentative Schedule: Jan 7 to 8, 2026. 2D/1N
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
ESTIMATE COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:
Plan your own and only join us to hike, $35/day/person or $65/trip non-refundable coordinating fee. Contact the host directly for more info
ADVANCE: $TBU, the advance deposit amount is non-refundable due by Nov 5, 2025. Payment after the due day will subject to be 10% or more depending on booking and spaces are available.
CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel after paying deposit, it's non-refundable.
> > Total Estimate Trip Cost due Dec 15, 2025
> > Cancellation on Dec 15 or after, total trip cost is forfeit.
Estimate cost: from $TBU+ per person for double occupancy. Contact for cost of single (more) and triple occupancy. It'll include: land transportation, lodging, coordinating fee, not included optional activities and most meals.
Allow $50+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts
ABOUT THE TRIP:
We will be hiking at Parks/National Monuments/Forests and unique landmarks. These are hikes and locations:
- Cuyamaca State Park and Laguna Mountains area
- Potato Chip Rock/Mt Woodson and Annie's Canyon
Hiking Itinerary: to be updated depending on weather and roads conditions!
Day 1: Sat Jan 18: Cuyamaca and Laguna Mountains area
Day 2: Sun Jan 19: Potato Chip Rock/Mt Woodson and sunset Annie's Canyon
***What to bring: wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), hiking boots or shoes, swim clothes, hiking sticks, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food, etc.
***10 hiking Essentials: (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
GOOD TO KNOW: Here are things you need to bring with:
- Sunscreen (hot during the day, high in the 70s-90s)
- Layer clothes (cold at night, low in the 30-40s) and personal items needed.
- Hiking shoes, sandals, etc.
REMINDERS:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***