Iron Mountain Peak Trail
Iron Mountain Peak Trail offers a rewarding hike with a mix of scenic landscapes and challenging ascents. The route is particularly notable for its panoramic views, including sweeping vistas of surrounding mountains like Cuyamaca Peak and El Cajon Mountain, as well as distant sights of San Diego and the ocean. Along the way, hikers pass through shaded oak tunnels, climb rocky stretches, and enjoy wildflowers in season, making it a fulfilling outdoor experience. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 9.0 Km
- Elevation gain: 361 m
- Maximum elevation: 803 m
- Elevation loss: 361 m
- Minimum elevation: 488 m
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- Distance: 9.0 Km
- Elevation gain: 361 m
- Maximum elevation: 803 m
- Elevation loss: 361 m
- Minimum elevation: 488 m
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Coordinates: 32.97077 -116.97270 32.97825 -116.95188
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Iron Mountain
United States > California > San Diego County > Poway
From Poway Road Park and Ride, the route follows Iron Mountain Peak Trail through a short shaded start, then across open chaparral, granite outcrops, rolling foothills, and increasingly exposed slopes toward the summit of Iron Mountain. After passing the Iron Mountain Junction and the slopes around Little Iron…
Distance: 8.3 Km • Elevation gain: 343 m • Maximum elevation: 804 m
