Cuyamaca Peak Hike Guide

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Go back to where you entered the parking lot, but bear right instead of heading to the exit.

Look for these trail markers which are consistent at all the trail junctions on this hike.

The 7.7-mile loop climbs the Azalea Glen and Conejos Trails to the 6,512-foot summit, then descends the paved Fire Lookout Road back to Paso Picacho Campground.

The parking area has bathrooms, a water fountain, and picnic tables.

There’s an entry fee for the park, or you can get in with your California State Parks pass.

When you pull into the campground, make the first right to enter the day-use parking area.

The beginning of the hike is relatively flat, but after about 2.5 miles in you start to climb in earnest. It’s a tough climb but nothing extreme.

Look for these trail markers which are consistent at all the trail junctions on this hike.

The parking area has bathrooms, a water fountain, and picnic tables.

There’s an entry fee for the park, or you can get in with your California State Parks pass.

When you pull into the campground, make the first right to enter the day-use parking area.

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