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El Cajon Mountain, Lakeside CA

Overview

Toughest San Diego summit trail. Mine workings. Great views. Hiking map, directions, parking & GPX download.

Trail Stats

Duration
5.5 hr
Length
9.8 km
Elevation Gain
1040 m
High Point
1114 m
Low Point
473 m
Grade
—

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El Cajon Mountain, Lakeside CA
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The image shows a fruit stand with a wooden sign written in chalk. Below the sign, there is a blackboard with text. The fruit stand has several crates containing different types of fruits, each neatly organized and labeled. The crates include Navel Orange
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The image depicts a person wearing a blue shirt, stepping into one of three visible cave entrances on a rocky hillside. The rocky hillside is rugged and light brown in color, with patches of vegetation growing on the top and sides. The person is facing awa
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The image shows a scenic view from a high vantage point. In the foreground, there is a weathered metal pole adorned with various stickers and labels, indicative of a popular spot frequented by hikers and travelers. The pole is mounted on a rocky outcrop. T
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The image depicts a stunning panoramic view from a mountain peak. You can see a vast landscape of rolling hills and valleys, with rocky terrain and scattered vegetation in the foreground. There's a body of water, likely a reservoir or lake, in the midgroun
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A hiker with a red backpack is walking along a dirt trail in a mountainous area. The trail is surrounded by dry grass and shrubs, and the landscape features rolling hills covered in green vegetation. In the distance, there are more hills and mountains, wit
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The image captures a scenic landscape during sunrise in a mountainous area. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow over the hills and valleys. The foreground features dry grasses and bushes, while the background showcases rugged mountains u
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A rectangular, green sign indicating an elevation of 3675 feet. The sign has rounded corners and a weathered appearance, with patches of rust and peeling paint. Several stickers are attached to the sign, adding layers of texture and color. The text on the
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