SD - Hike at Stonewall Peak — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Summit Stonewall Peak for 360° views

Overview

A 9-mile loop to the top of Stonewall Peak with roughly 1,200' of total elevation gain. We start south on the Los Caballos trail, turn right onto the CA Riding and Hiking trail for 0.3 miles, then join the Cold Stream trail. After a mile we reach the base of Stonewall Peak, where the group can decide whether to cross the highway to Paso Picacho for bathrooms before the climb. We'll have a snack at the summit and take in the views, then descend the backside to the Vern Whitaker trail and continue to the Vaqueros Group Horse Camp for lunch (bathrooms and picnic tables). After lunch we return to the vehicles via the Marty Minshall trail.

Meet Time & Location

• Meet at the Trout Pond Trailhead. We leave promptly at 9:00 AM.
  

• Location: Trout Pond Trailhead, mile marker 10.7 on Highway 79, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park — parking on the right. No pass or permit required.
  

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  NOTE: There are no facilities at the Trailhead.

• Directions: Take Interstate 8 to Highway 79 (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park) and head north to mile marker 10.7.
• Total Hike Time: approx. 5.5 hrs
• Expected return to Trailhead: 2:30 PM

Bathrooms are available mid-hike at Paso Picacho (optional highway crossing) and at the Vaqueros Group Horse Camp lunch stop.

What to Bring

• At least 2 liters of water
  
• Lunch and snacks
  
• Hat and sunscreen
  
• 10 Essentials

Event Specific Challenges

• Total distance is about 9 miles with approximately 1,200' of total elevation gain.
  
• No facilities or water at the Trailhead.

Pets Permitted: NO

Hike Leader: Scott O.

Please provide contact information with your registration — all participants will be confirmed the day before the hike.

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