Purpose of the site

This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!

Monday, November 22, 2021

#52 Mother Miguel Mountain

Looking up the side of Mother Miguel Mountain.

Southern California Map
San Diego Area Map.
Driving Map.
Parking Map
Google Maps Trailhead Link
Trailhead coordinates: 32.67202°N, -116.97212°W.
Hiking Stats:
Hiking Map.
Summary
Located right at the edge of town, the open spaces around the Rock House Trail stand in stark contrast to the parking area.  Once passing the entrance gate, nice neighborhoods are left behind and a rocky ridge stands tall up ahead.
Heading up the slope.
The hike wanders through the canyon at first before switch backing up the slope.  City views are very impressive along the ridgeline.  The trail climbs gradually along the ridge before topping out on the summit of Mother Miguel Mountain.
Viewing Sweetwater Reservoir.
 A large rock pile sits on the high point along with an American Flag.  Sweetwater Reservoir sits in the foreground below and the San Diego skyline punctuates the background to the west.  In my case, this was a great way to start off a morning in San Diego.
On the summit.
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Location: Mother Miguel Mountain Trailhead, 2345 Paseo Los Gatos, Chula Vista, CA 91914, USA

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