San Diego Hiking And Wellness Group

Please join us on Sunday morning to start the week out right! We will hike Iron Mountain, where there are some beautiful views of San Diego. We will leave promptly at 8 am.

LENGTH OF HIKE: About 6 miles
SCENERY: Panoramic views at the top, wonderful views of city lights
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
TRAIL SURFACE: Soil and rock
TOTAL TIME: Approximately 2-2.5 hours total
FACILITIES: Toilets are located at the parking lot (not the cleanest 🫤)

Note: We will exercise caution and take necessary steps to protect ourselves and others on the trail.

What to bring:
-at least 1.5 liters of water, water bladder
-good hiking shoes
-electrolytes
-snacks
-wear layers, the temperature can change quickly
-sunscreen
-sunglasses
-sun hat
-hiking poles (optional)

Hope you can join us!

DISCLAIMER: The organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of this organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up "yes" for a trip or outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risk, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this meet up group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities. If you decide to break away from the group you are responsible for your own safe return.

Please join us for the ever-popular Frye Koegel/Potato Chip Hike on Sunday Morning! This will begin our ALZ.org “The Longest Day” or TLD hiking series to remember those friends and family members fighting Alzheimer’s. Please join us!

Very Important: This hike is moderately strenuous, and not a beginner hike. We will begin our hike promptly at 8 am.

Location: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/woodson-mountain-via-fry-koegel-trail?sh=gppu9h
Miles: 6.5-7.5
Elevation Gain: 1500-1700 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Pace: Moderate
Time: 4+ hours (we will take a good break at the top to allow for exploration and photos and a good snack).

Where to meet: Park on the side of Highway 67, just south of the intersection with Archie Moore Road and Hwy 67. There's a guardrail there near where our trail begins. Park near the guardrail. We will begin our hike promptly at 8 am.

The trail is well maintained but there are slippery/steep portions at the beginning and end. This is an out and back hike.

Note: We will exercise caution and take necessary steps to protect ourselves and others on the trail.

What to bring:
-at least 1.5 liters of water, water bladder
-good hiking shoes
-electrolytes
-snacks
-wear layers, the temperature can change quickly
-sunscreen
-sunglasses
-sun hat
-hiking poles (optional)

Hope you can join us!


DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group and attending the meetup events, you understand that the hosts are not professional hikers/guides. You hereby agree & assume all risks and liability, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information you receive from the meetups. You agree that neither you nor a third party will hold any of the group organizers & members liable for injury, loss or damage of any kind to yourself or others as a direct result from anything that has to do with this meetup group.

Event Description:
As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and let health concerns take a backseat. However, the holiday season can also bring unique challenges for your heart health due to stress, hectic schedules, and indulgent habits.

Do You Want to:

• Discover stress management techniques for a healthier heart?
• Maintain your heart health during holiday indulgences?
• Understand how to prevent common seasonal heart risks?
• Get a free heart health consultation to kick off the new year?

Join us for Protect Your Heart for the Holidays, where renowned preventive heart care experts, Pratiksha Gandhi MD and Dr. Mark Kalina, will share simple yet effective strategies to safeguard your heart throughout the festive season. Learn how to stay mindful, reduce holiday-related risks, and start the new year with a healthier heart.
This event is tailored for anyone looking to maintain their heart health and enjoy the season without unnecessary worries.

Speaker Bios:
Pratiksha Gandhi MD – A world-renowned preventive heart care expert, Pratiksha Gandhi MD, has over 25 years of experience in heart disease prevention and has treated more than 100,000 patients worldwide. She is a leading global cardiologist who specializes in surgery-free alternatives and natural methods to address the root causes of heart disease.

Dr. Mark Kalina – A Holistic Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mark Kalina integrates natural therapies with conventional medicine to create a comprehensive approach to heart health. With a focus on prevention and wellness, Dr. Kalina has helped many individuals maintain heart health naturally through personalized, holistic care plans.

Register today to prioritize your heart health and enjoy a stress-free holiday season!