Potato Chip Rock Hike Guide

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You’ll be hiking above Lake Poway to your left. This part of the hike is really beautiful. The lake is stocked with fish and you might see some folks trying to catch them.

Shortly after that, continue left above the lake, avoiding the trail that joins from the right.

Once you start on the trail past the bathrooms, bear to the right on the Sumac Trail (not marked as such though).

Head to the far end of the parking lot from the earlier directions. The building on the right is a bathroom with water fountains. Take care of any business and head around the building to the right. You’ll cross over some grass to the trail. The official t

From the Lake Poway trailhead, the route climbs onto the Mt Woodson Trail, follows a ridge, and tops out at Potato Chip Rock and the Mt Woodson summit before you retrace your steps back down.

When you enter Lake Poway, go to the far lot to park. There’s plenty of parking, bathrooms, and a place to fill water bottles.

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Head to the far end of the parking lot from the earlier directions. The building on the right is a bathroom with water fountains. Take care of any business and head around the building to the right. You’ll cross over some grass to the trail. The official t

This hike is mainly uphill, but you can see there are a few sections where the gradient eases up and you can catch your breath.

After winding around Lake Poway, you head up the slopes until you reach Mt Woodson.

The most popular free route starts on the side of Rt. 67, where you can park for free along the road. The 4 mile round-trip route takes Mt Woodson Road to the summit. It’s a paved and steep route, and lacks the scenery of the Lake Poway route.

When you enter Lake Poway, go to the far lot to park. There’s plenty of parking, bathrooms, and a place to fill water bottles.

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