Prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, the 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego
General Information
How to Get There
From Downtown San Diego (13 mi): Take I-8 E, exit at College Avenue, head north, then turn right onto Navajo Road followed by a left onto Golfcrest Drive and continue to the trailhead parking area.
Overview
Cowles Mountain is the highest point in the city of San Diego at 1,593 feet, protected in Mission Trails Regional Park, and one of the city’s most popular hikes. Two main trails, about 3 miles round trip, climb to a summit with panoramic views of San Diego, the bay, the ocean and Mexico. It is busy at sunrise and sunset, and shade is minimal. The mountain is known locally as “S” Mountain for the letter painted by San Diego State students.
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