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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 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.
Reviewed by Kimberly on 6/24/2009 Great hike very challaging. Have done it several times with friends.
Reviewed by HikerBiker on 6/23/2009 Amazing trail route. Thought I'd get lost but managed stay on course. Highly recommend this run. Found a great site that got me from the base back to my car in one piece: http://terribleanalogies.com/2009/06/mt-woodson-trail-loop/
Reviewed by Liz on 6/1/2009 Great hike! There are lots of steep parts, but I am not an experienced hiker and made it through with no trouble. We did the hike in 3.5 hours round trip, including a stop for lunch and spending 20 minutes at the top poking around. Bring lots of water.
Reviewed by Jill on 5/26/2009 This was a good day hike for us to prepare for Yosemite adventure later this summer. Hey RB, we saw your rattlesnake yesterday! I am fine with heights, not too keen on the snakes. All sticks are snakes after that! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||