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32.8048, -117.0374

Cowles Mt, San Diego CA

Overview

Insanely popular San Diego mountain hike in Mission Trails Regional Park. Shortest way up. Hiking trail map, directions, parking & GPX file.

Trail Stats

Duration
2.2 hr
Length
4.7 km
Elevation Gain
297 m
High Point
483 m
Low Point
202 m
Grade
—

Photos

Two shirtless men on the Cowles Mountain Summit in Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego. They are enjoying a panoramic view of the city from the highest point in the park. The summit offers a 360-degree view of San Diego County and beyond
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Los Angeles Best Hikes
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California Summits (Lassen Peak)
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A panoramic view of a sprawling urban area with dense housing, greenery, and a body of water, seen from an elevated vantage point with rocky outcrops and purple flowers in the foreground.
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a scenic cityscape view from a high vantage point, featuring greenery in the foreground and a dense arrangement of houses leading to a skyline of tall buildings under a partly cloudy sky. It illustrates the juxtaposition of natural and urban environments.
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A serene hiking trail with wooden fences leading through lush greenery under a clear blue sky, offering a view of a distant valley and city.
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Cowles Mt, San Diego CA
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