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Summary: This is a strenuous day hike via Lake Poway. Trail is very steep and narrow in some places. Well marked and maintained most of the way until the last 1/2 hour to the top. The views from the peak are worth the effort. We hiked 1st of August, be sure to take enough water, it was extremely hot and dry! The views are to the ocean and to Palomar Mountain to the East. There is an easier way to the top, via highway 67. The alternate route is paved and well maintained. We decided to take this less traveled route as it is more difficult and challenging. Upon our return we had a picnic at Lake Poway, all and all, it was a wonderful day. Trailhead: From Espola Road go to the Lake Poway entrance. The fee is $4.00 for all day. The lake and park are very clean and a well maintained. We had a picnic with our kids and had an enjoyable day at the park after our hike. Take the lake trail to the east side where the trailhead is clearly marked about .5 mile from the dock going counter clockwise around the lake. (Lat:33 Lon:-117.01) Trail Guides for Mt Woodson via Lake Poway: Afoot & Afield in San Diego County by Jerry Schad (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Lake Poway Rangers Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Vasquez, who has posted 7 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 10 Submit your own review 
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Reviewed by Jeff on 7/18/2011 Starting from the trail head sign at Poway lake to the Summit took 1 hour, that would make the distance around the 3.5 mile range. Most of the hike is very easy, gradual inclines with a number of level spots and down hill resting zones (I call flat or down hill sections resting zones, even though I am still walking fast). 2 spots had moderately steep climbs, enough to really push me. This hike has some great scenery, and wonderful views, and is the perfect distance and challenge to make this a regular hike, I will be back, often.
Reviewed by MW on 3/3/2011 Hiked from Blue Sky parking lot to summit taking in the lake. 10.8 mi. took about 3.5 hrs. Beautiful, lots of water flowing.
Reviewed by kd on 3/2/2011 To Chris who complained it shouldn't be listed as strenuous...run it and then decide.
Reviewed by TR on 3/1/2011 I FOUND NO PARKING FEE BEFORE APRIL!
Reviewed by TR on 3/1/2011 I Hiked this trail twice in the past two weeks, both times on a saturday and in the rain. The hike from the parking lot, around the lake, and then up the first incline very nice, and not to difficult. After this point, the trail is at its most difficult point for about a mile to mile and one half, but then its a beautiful walk to the top. I couldn't see much in terms of a view from the top as I was in the middle of clouds. However, the walk down is the best part, especially when you hit a clearing in the clouds and can see all those nice rolling hills covered in greenery. The first hike took me a total of 4:24 minutes, but the second time I finished in 3:15 minutes. Parking Lot to the top and back is about 7-7.4 miles as recorded on GPS.
Reviewed by KD on 2/27/2011 Love this hike! I have seen many mileage descriptions of this hike, but based on my time (I hike a LOT!!!! AND FAST!!!) the mileage signs on the trail are correct. They list it as 3.9 miles one way from the junction with the Lake Poway Lake trail to the summit, plus .4 miles from the parking lot to the trail junction. This makes it 8.6 miles round trip. I'm not sure where the 6.4 mile round trip listing comes from. I've seen it in books but I think the trail signs are right. That said, it's an awesome hike-good uphills, scenic vistas of the ocean to one side, the majestic Gorgonio and Jacinto peaks on the other. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, San Diego County Hiking, San Diego County Trails, San Diego County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
