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Mount Israel - Peak #4

Mount Israel - Peak #4

Lovely Escondido Creek at the start of the hike to Mount Israel

Lovely Escondido Creek at the start of the hike to Mount Israel

Mount Israel
Elevation:
1,346′
Miles:
~3
Trailhead
Agency:
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (Olivenhain Water District)
Dates Hiked:
07/27/2009, 01/07/2017
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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Trail Map

07/27/2009
Another late start and another trail baking. Escondido Creek was a pleasant surprise, as well as how many people were on the trail on a Monday. I passed a group of what I thought were female firefighter trainees, but then realized they were inmates. Yikes.

Typical San Diego trail through the oaks and chaparral

Typical San Diego trail through the oaks and chaparral

A great hike with plenty of benches near the trail with shade.

The view slightly down from Mount Israel

The view slightly down from Mount Israel

Soph at the top of Mount Israel

Soph at the top of Mount Israel

Update:

I was able to get back up with Sophia on Jan 07, 2017. Still a great steep hike, very popular, but thins out when you get to the top. One of two hikes where someone recognized me. They also recognized Sophia. It was a fun moment.

Mount Israel Trail Map (Click to enlarge)

Woodson Mountain - Peak #5

Woodson Mountain - Peak #5

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