El Cajon Mountain, Granite summit in San Diego County, United States.
El Cajon Mountain features steep cliffs on its south face, rising to an elevation of 3,200 feet with numerous challenging slopes and granite formations.
The mountain's hiking trails were established along former mining roads that traverse through dense chaparral vegetation and extensive boulder formations.
Local hikers refer to this peak as El Cap, using it as a training ground for more demanding climbs like Mount Whitney and Half Dome.
The trail spans 12 miles round trip with multiple elevation changes, requiring at least 3 liters of water and 6 hours to complete the journey.
The mountain contains an abandoned rusty jeep near its summit, serving as a notable landmark for hikers approaching the final ascent.
Location: San Diego County
GPS coordinates: 32.91489,-116.82007
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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