Name: Viejas Mountain
Start: 2024-12-07T08:50:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-07T11:30:00-08:00

Any interest in joining me for a beautiful scenic heart pumping short hike in Alpine? On a clear day the hike offers views stretching all the way from Mexico to Orange County, with the San Diego County coastline and the Pacific Ocean in between.

The route heads straight up the mountain with a few brief switchbacks near the top. When the trail tops out on the ridge we will turn left (north) and head for the summit. The rocky trail up the slope is covered in knee-high chaparral, Manzanita, and yucca. After spending about 15-20 minutes on the summit we will take a short detour to the south side towards the cluster of rocks to check out the views from that side of the mountain.

Please arrive by 8:50a and be ready to hike at 9:00a.

TRAIL RATING: Moderate to strenuous and fairly steep.
DISTANCE: 3.0 miles, out and back.
GAIN: Almost 1,400'.

BRING: Water, snacks, your 10+ Essentials, jacket/layers, hiking poles (if you use) hiking boots/trail shoes with good traction, etc. Come prepared it could be windy/gusty and cold on top or calm.

After hike lunch. If anyone is interested and free to join we can have lunch in Alpine.

Please organize your carpool.

Please stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.
No Shows will be marked.

PLEASE NOTE: The Organizers of San Diego Outdoor Enthusiasts are not professional guides or hikers and may not be trained to handle any medical emergencies. The function of this organizer is to only 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 SDOE, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any and all outdoor activities and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge this Meetup group and its organizers/event leaders from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities. You also agree that it is your responsibility to keep yourself safe and will use common sense on the trail or outing you are participating in. If you decide to break away from the group you are responsible for your own safe return.

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