My Top Ten San Diego Hikes, #5- IRON MOUNTAIN

Me @ Iron Mountain Summit

Why I Love This Hike:

1. It is very accessible, an easy drive anywhere San Diego.

2. It is a moderate hike to the peak ( 6 miles round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain/loss from Highway 67 trailhead; or 9 miles roundtrip, 1600 ft elevation gain/lose from Ellie Lane trailhead). Not too long, not too short, not too steep, not too flat, just right! Therefore, when we woke up with fogs,

looking outside from our window

we know, it wouldn't be too late for us to drive to and hike up to the summit of Iron Mountain to look at the wonderful layers of clouds below us. 

Looking Down at Thick Fog ( looks like cloud) on top of Iron Mountain

Seeing the clouds pass by us, hug us, or tease us, is one of nature's treats that I love most at Iron Mountain.

3. Just like El Capitan Open Space Reserve, it has nice view of surrounding mountains and ocean. The view from the top is very relaxing and comforting. If you love geocaching, you can enjoy finding some treasures here too.

Found a "geocache"

4. There are many other connecting trails here to take if in case we wanted more distance and elevation to cover.

One of Our Find Taking the Other Connecting trails @ Iron Mountain

For more about Iron Mountain, please visit my previous post on Iron Mountain, which gives more details to this hike. 

Reviewing the list of My Top Ten San Diego Hikes:

#10 - Lake Hodges

#9- Palomar Mountain State Park

#8 - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park 

#7 - Anza Borrego Desert State Park
#6- El Capitan Open Space Reserve
#5- Iron Mountain

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