San Diego County, California, United States
11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 3,537 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
El Cajon Mountain (CA) is a 11.2 mile loop route located in San Diego County, California, United States. The route climbs 3,537 feet and descends 3,446 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.6 miles and gains 1,720 feet. Vertical rate measures 316 feet of gain per mile. 30% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 84.72th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.
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