Park
Corte Madera Trailhead
1 local recommends,
Location
CA
Tips from locals
Lissa
December 16, 2019
Location: 20 miles north of Campo Difficulty: 7 Best for: Hiking purists, backcountry enthusiasts, those looking for a real challenge No other hike in San Diego county really offers the true “backcountry” feel that Corte Madera Mountain does. Located in the southernmost part of the Cleveland National Forest, it’s a pain in the ass to get to -- it will take you an hour-and-a-half to drive there from downtown on a good day. That said, the mountain’s secluded nature makes it great for those looking to get, well, into secluded nature. The roughly 7-mile out-and-back trail gains in steepness and difficulty as you travel along it, and by the time you get halfway through it you’ll likely find yourself needing to break occasionally to catch your breath and fill up on water. But with live oaks, manzanita, and granite slabs galore along the path, you’ll truly feel like you’re out in the wilderness for the entirety of the hike and get rewarded with an astonishing view of Corte Madera Mountain -- often called the Half Dome of San Diego -- for your efforts.
Location: 20 miles north of Campo Difficulty: 7 Best for: Hiking purists, backcountry enthusiasts, those looking for a real challenge No other hike in San Diego county really offers the true “backcountry” feel that Corte Madera Mountain does. Located in the southernmost part of the Cleveland Nation…
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