Posted by admin | Posted in Camping and Hiking | Posted on 27-08-2004
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hiking wildcat canyon
El Cajon Mountain has often been described as "often seen, rarely mounted. Because the mountain road is difficult to find and the weather is hot due to lack of vegetation and greenery and Cajun is surrounded by private property which makes the test more difficult, snacks raid. Although once you reach the top, the view is absolutely worthwhile.
To walk up the mountain from El Cajon, you must take I-8 on the east side of San Diego after a total of 16 miles. When you arrive in El Cajon, take road number 67, north, and after about 6.5 kilometers in the direction in Willow. Go 10 miles to the east and then turn left when you reach Wildcat Canyon Road. Another 3 miles and a half this way and have reached a parking space which will be on the right side. It is important to remember that you will not find any parking space after that to park your car.
From there, walk half a mile east on the gravel road and be able to see the track of El Cajon Mountain to your left. Once you've walked on the road you will experience a zigzag curves or more before the road takes you to another gravel road on the hill. Stay on the gravel road about 4 miles and a half to find the saddle with a peak on the left. There will be a small road up the mountain to the right with a small house like structure above. Follow the trail east of the summit of a half-mile. Although this path is maintained, is easy to follow and gives you a great view of the sights around the mountain. You just a clump of bushes and a grove of Live Oak, where he can enjoy the shade. 3 miles and a half and send it to another chair. There will be three trees the old mine left and shortly after the spring, but is not recommended for a drink, like water, there is a strange odor, reminiscent sulfur.
The total elevation of the runway at El Cajon Mountain is 1545 and 3675 "for the summit,
The best time to leave hiking in the hill of El Cajon is falling.
If you want to take the road to El Cajon Mountain, remember to transport large quantities of water, juice or liquid that you will not find water on the road outside the sulfur source. Sun protection is also a must that there is little or no shade on the road to El Cajon Mountain. The rope is another essential element that should carry with you.
It is also advisable to try to stay away from any private property he meets.
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