El Capitain Open Spa
Trail Distance: 14 miles round trip,
Best Times to Hike:: before the heat of summer,
How to get there: Directions from San Diego
8 east to El Cajon
67 north to the north side of Lakeside
Right turn-Willow Rd
Left turn - Wildcat Canyon towards Barona Casino
* Before you get to Barona Casino
Parking
Right side of road is the trail head parking; The El Capitain Open Space Preserve
This is the hardest and best trails in San Diego County. It is up hill both ways.
Summer time warning
Be careful in the heat of the summer, this trail could be a killer.
Destination
The trail ends at Peak of El Cajon Mountain and is located at the top of El Capitain Mountain
For a view of El Monte Valley:
Take a side trip to the face of El Capitain Mountain. at the base of El cajo mountain take a right turn on the trail that leads to the face.
This hike is only for the person that is in great shape.
Take water with you but there is a spring 3/4's of the way towards the peak of the mountain. May not be safe to drink without treating first
Take the challange
If you think that you are in great shape, run all the up-hills and rest while you are walking down the hills
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in General Chit Chat by 100peaks, 09-05-10 19:49
