Harvey Moore Circuit Hike
Today's hike is about 10 miles with an elevation gain of approximately 1400 ft. We begin at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor Center. We head south of the visitor center to connect to the East Side Trail, we then head north to the Harvey Moore Trail and will walk the entire Harvey Moore Trail Loop of 6 miles. From there we will take the Pine Trail for 0.4 miles to the Juaquapin Trail back onto the East Side Trail to return to the Visitor Center. We will be crossing the Sweetwater River (more like a puddle) and so a hiking stick would be useful. There are toilets available at the Visitor Center.
Hike Start Time and Location: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/6GxsGh7HiGdzriRd6
Hike Length: Approx. 10 Miles
Hike Elevation Change: 1400ft
Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate to challenging for length
Estimated Hike Time: 5-6 hours
Hike Type (out-and-back, loop, shuttle): Loop
Hiking Trail Details (AllTrails or Similar link): For a very general overview of the area and expected trail conditions please see this listing https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harvey-moore-trail
Hike Specific Challenges (scrambling, narrow passages, allergens): elevation gain and length, river/water/mud crossing
Hike Specific Equipment: Hiking stick or trekking pole
Parking Information: $10 to park without a CA State Parks pass. Directions: Take SR79 North from I-8 to Cuyamaca State Park. Continue north to the Visitor Center which is on the right just after the meadow trailhead. There is a very large pine tree and a sign at the turnoff.
Costs involved: $10 for parking
Pets Permitted: No
What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Pack water, a lunch, and a snack
Who to Contact with Questions: Trip Leader Scott Opis
*Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included Here but one version of this list is as follows:
1. Navigation
2. Headlamp
3. Sun Protection
4. First Aid
5. Knife
6. Fire
7. Shelter
8. Extra food
9. Extra water
10. Extra clothes
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