Ellie Lane Loop Trail

Almost 6 miles on a loop trail near Poway. Moderately strenuous with about 1200 feet of elevation gain. Nearest facilities 1/2 mile away at Iron Mountain trailhead.

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In the first mile, the trail takes goes up a hillside littered with huge, weathered granite boulders that will remind you of Mt. Woodson, which looms to the north. As you near the top of a ridge, there is a feature known as Table Rock, which looks like a stone table. There is an excellent view of the ocean on a clear day.

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Track. (We won't attempt the Iron Mountain spur today!!)

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Other trails in the vicinity.

We'll meet at 9:00 AM at theparking area (N 32° 59.254' W 116° 58.617') and start hiking at 9:15am. We should return to the trailhead around 1:00 PM.

SUGGESTED ROUTE FROM SAN DIEGO:

Distance from downtown San Diego: 32 miles. Allow 40 minutes. Take SR-163 north and turn east on I-8. Drive east on I-8 to the turnoff north to Hwy 67 in El Cajon. Drive 13.5 miles north on Hwy 67. Look for the parking area on the east (right) side of the highway that is just a half-mile north of the Poway Rd. traffic light. (Do NOT turn at the entrance to the main Iron Mountain trailhead parking).

Wear good hiking shoes and layered clothing, use sun protection, and take ample water. We will rest at a scenic overlook of Ramona. Take a camera if you wish.

CONTACT: Nick Burke cell 858-264-7787 e-mail: burkenlb@gmail.com

AT&T coverage throughout the hike.

Dogs are allowed.