Iron Mountain
Cappie’s Scoop: I like hiking this trail very early morning or during sunset! Just be careful at night because there are a lot of rocks to jump over. Don’t forget your night gear! This is a very popular hike too so expect a lot of people to be there. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: Sometimes if you go early in the morning and it’s overcast, you may find yourselves above the clouds at the peak.
Directions: From I-15, take the Scripps Poway Pkwy exit. Head east on Scripps Poway Parkway for approximately 8.5 miles to Highway 67. Turn left (north) on Highway 67, the parking area will be on your right approximately 1.7 miles up Highway 67, right before the intersection with Poway Road.
| Mileage (round trip) | 6 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Gain (in feet) | 1530 |
| Trailhead | 32.978441, -116.972752 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 3-4 |
| Exposure | Sunny |
| Scenery | Mountain Views, Wildlife, Wildflowers |
| Facilities | Toilets in the parking lot. |
| Fees/Permits | None |
| More Info | http://hikingsdcounty.com/iron-mountain |
| Last Hiked | 9/22/2017, 10/13/2017, 6/18/2019 |
