SD - Hike - Corte Madera Mountain
Sun, November 30, 2025 @ 9am
Corte Madera mountain, often referred to as San Diego’s “Half Dome”, is one of San Diego County’s prime view spots. The trail is rocky is some areas and poorly marked in others. We may end up hiking a bit more than planned.
We will hike NW along Kernan road and connect to the Espinosa trail for 1 mile. From there we will take Los Pinos trail and connect to the Corte Madera trail which leads to the summit. We will have lunch on the summit and then return by the same route.
Hike Start Time and Location: 9 am at trailhead
Trailhead: Corral Canyon Road
Note: There are no facilities at the Trailhead.
Hike Length: approximately 7 miles round trip
Hike Elevation Change: 1500 feet
Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Parking Information:
Costs involved: N/A
Pets Permitted: Not on unpaved trails
What to Bring in Addition to the 10 Essentials*: Be sure to bring at least 2 liters of water and snacks/lunch and wear a hat and sunscreen.
Who to Contact with Questions: Scott Opis [email protected]
Note: Rain cancels.
Directions to Trailhead: Take Interstate 8 to Buckman Springs exit (exit 51). Turn right and continue south for 3.3 miles. Then turn right onto Coral Canyon road and continue for another 4.8 miles. After a sharp left, parking is on the left.
*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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