Class 2 1.9 miles 600 gain <1 hr Out + Back Apr 19, 2024
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Lexington Peak GPX Track

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The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in southern California was established to protect sensitive habitats and species, particularly those facing threats from urbanization. Lexington Peak is a minor lump best accessed from within the refuge that offers a bit of adventure within the otherwise sprawl of San Diego suburbia since no trails lead to its summit. I parked at the end of a neighborhood and hiked north on a series of trails leading to the peak's brushy base. Once the trail seemed to bend away I continued through the brush along its southern slope.

Overall it wasn't a horrible bushwhack, but there were large patches of shrubs that I needed to maneuver around. It wasn't a particularly steep ascent, but I took my time to avoid stepping on venomous critters and to regularly check for ticks. I wasn't thrilled to find a half dozen of the suckers on me, but I guess that's often the result of bushwhacking. The views were cute from the brushy summit of Lexington Peak, and I questioned briefly why I chose to hike this weird peak when my goal for this trip was to just enjoy pleasant trails.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Lexington Peak
1525 ft
465 rise

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Access to San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Access to San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Lexington Peak ahead.
Lexington Peak ahead.
I followed trails to get as close to the peak's base as I could.
I followed trails to get as close to the peak's base as I could.
Leaving the trail, now on the brushy slope.
Leaving the trail, now on the brushy slope.
View back, the trailhead is in the neighborhood seen left of center.
View back, the trailhead is in the neighborhood seen left of center.
It doesn't get much worse than this, but it's pretty consistent.
It doesn't get much worse than this, but it's pretty consistent.
Nearing the summit.
Nearing the summit.
Lexington Peak summit, view west.
Lexington Peak summit, view west.
Lexington Peak summit, view northeast.
Lexington Peak summit, view northeast.

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