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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 8 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Bart on 3/21/2010 My wife, our dog and myself hiked to the summit of Mt Woodson just today, all around were great views and the hike was more than enough to really get the blood pumping, and a real nice sweat. I am definatly going to be going back for more trips up.
Reviewed by ChrisC on 2/1/2010 I believe that with a start over by the bait shack at the lake we are approaching 7.5-8 miles as the trail is 2.9 mails from where it meets up with the lake trail (1-1.2 miles). We hiked 1/31/10 and it was perfect...about 70-degrees and light breeze. It took us at a solid pace about 2 1/2 hours. The first 2-miles on the Woodson Trail are the steepest and then it steps up from ridge to ridge with a gradual climb. It's a calf burner at the start though! Though it was a bit hazy, we could see a good 40-miles into the distance. There is also a great view of the Ramona Valley to the east. It's a solid workout.
Reviewed by Shane on 1/24/2010 Took my 6 year old daughter. Some steep difficult parts but I am by no means an expert hiker. That and my six year old daughter made it up. Awesome views! Heavily used and saw lots of friendly people going up and coming down the trail. 
Reviewed by Jeanette on 1/3/2010 Great hike, suggest start from Blue Sky Preserve, which is beautiful in itself, just north of Poway Lake, free parking, add 6 miles around trip,
Reviewed by DS on 10/20/2009 Favorite in Poway, best time from Lake parking lot to top 77 minutes.
Reviewed by Don on 7/10/2009 Great hike. We left at 7:30AM in the fog which was nice because it kept us cool. Climbed above the fog level about 1/2 way through the hike which was spectactular. Bring 2 waters and a snack!
Reviewed by Johnnyreb & Deb on 7/5/2009 Great challenging hike, the big mistake was starting at 3pm. Very hot and humid day along with the limited shade made it rough but we persevered. Made the trip and back in 3.5 hrs. Well worth the effort! 6/27/2009
Reviewed by Wynn on 6/27/2009 My gf and I went around mid-May. It was our first time hiking but we were both in pretty decent shape (we could each probably run around 2 miles). It was still pretty challenging! We reached the top (radio towers) in about 1.5 hours. Spent about 20 minutes enjoying the view and checking out Potato Chip rock, which was really cool. All in all the whole hike took us about 3 hours. We started at 8 am, but it was still really hot! Be sure to bring lots of water, at least 3 bottles. Also, the trail gets really dusty, so don't wear nice running shoes or anything. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||