Wonderful views, easy hike

Friday morning, August 8, 2025. We started this hike at 6:30 am from Paso Picacho Campground, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The trailhead is across the street from the campground entrance. Thanks to the many switchbacks, the trail is a relatively easy hike The path is clear of brush, yet shaded. There are wonderful views of Lake Cuyamaca and SOTA summits including Middle Peak and Cuyamaca Peak (which we did on the same trip). As you reach the top there is a bit of a scramble over rocks, then onto steps that lead to the summit. Hand rails straddle the steps, as you are on a ridge with steep drop offs on either side. In the summer go in the early morning to avoid the heat.

• Carol KE6SRN and Tom KE6SRO