My second hike trip came within a week of my first one. This time I picked up Cowles mountain. At an elevation of around 1600 feet, at the top of the mountain you get to see a panoramic view of the entire city of san diego. It's also supposed to be the highest hiking spot within the city. The trail covers a distance of about 1.5 miles snaking its way across to the top of the mountain. The altitude change is somewhere within 1000 feet.
I started off my hike at around 6.30. I was about 20 minutes late so I missed my hiking group who were already half way up the mountain. Since the trail wasn't too difficult and plenty of people around to help if I happen slip and broke my leg or something , so I decided to go ahead, solo. But starting at 6.30 was a bad idea as I tripped over a few rocks and sprained my ankle since it became pretty dark on the way back. Definitely would advice anybody to avoid night trails unless you are really familiar with the trail itself.
Cowles Mountain is also an excellent place if you are into stamina training. It would be one of my main reasons to be go back there on a regular schedule.
Some more pictures of this place below:
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