Viejas Mountain in Cleveland National Forest, CA

Hike Viejas Mountain Cleveland National Forest, CA

Class 1 3.2 miles 1500 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back May 15, 2018
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Viejas Mountain sort of embodies the typical terrain of this area of Southern California. The trail leads steeply up Viejas Mountain, passing by lots of white boulders and scrubby plant life. I'd recommend doing this hike when it's less hot out due to its lack of shade and potential for hiding rattlesnakes. Occasionally I found the hike had a bit of encroaching brush, likely because it's not an official trail. It has lots of short switchbacks as it leads up the peak from the west. There were nice views of San Diego and Pacific Ocean fog. It's a well-maintained trail and you can't get lost. The views from the summit are really nice.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Viejas Mountain
4187 ft
1627 rise

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Head up an obvious trail.
Head up an obvious trail.
Pretty city views as you go steeply up Viejas Mountain.
Pretty city views as you go steeply up Viejas Mountain.
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Looking back before getting to the Viejas Mountain ridge.
Looking back before getting to the Viejas Mountain ridge.
Ridge leading to Viejas Mountain.
Ridge leading to Viejas Mountain.
Looking back on the way to Viejas Mountain summit.
Looking back on the way to Viejas Mountain summit.
Looking back, just before Viejas Mountain summit.
Looking back, just before Viejas Mountain summit.
Viejas Mountain summit.
Viejas Mountain summit.
Viejas Mountain summit, close-up looking northwest.
Viejas Mountain summit, close-up looking northwest.

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