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Kwaay Paay Peak Trail, San Diego
If you’re looking for a hike in San Diego that will get your heartrate up and not take all day, the Kwaay Paay Peak Trail might be just the ticket. The Kwaay Paay Peak Trail is in Mission Trails Regional Park, but doesn’t get nearly as much foot traffic as its popular neighboring peak, Cowles Mountain. And it’s a bit shorter of a hike. But don’t let that fool you. This hike gains 885 ft. during the 1.25 mile journey to the summit–it’s a steep one! Once you have all your hiking essentials loaded up, it’s time to head to the trail. Getting to the Kwaay Paay trail The Kwaay…
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5 Peaks Challenge: Mission Trails, San Diego
If you live in San Diego, you’re probably familiar with Cowles Mountain, a popular hiking destination in Mission Trails. This is definitely the most well-known (and most crowded) mission peak trail, but it is far from being the only one. In fact, there are four other peaks you can hike to, and most of them have various trails leading to the peak, giving you even more options to explore. This is why the 5 peaks challenge was initially started. The Mission of the 5 Peak Challenge In order to get people to explore the other peaks, and not just the ever-popular Cowles Mountain, the Mission Trails visitor center established the…
