Eagle Peak - Restricted; Closed area changed to the left side of the main cliff. Corte Madera - Restricted; Closed area changed to the right/east side of the main cliff. Glen Cliff - Open. Poway Crags - CLOSED. El Cajon Mtn - Open.
BETA PHOTO: Stonewall Peak as seen from the approach. Note th...
Description
Small rocky peak located across the 79 from Cuyamaca Peak. There is a maintained trail to the top which is popular with local campers. The peak lies within Rancho Cuyamaca State Park. No new fixed gear is allowed. There is however some old fixed gear which should be replaced.
Pick up the San Diego climbing guidebook by Dave Kennedy and Chris Hubbard for more detailed information.
Getting There
Take the 8 to highway 79. Park on the left side of the road in Paso Picacho campground for a small fee. Cross the road and head up the hiker's trail.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Stonewall Peak:
From early spring to late summer this area grows dense with chaparral brush and lovely, potent smelling flowers. April - June insects swarm collecting pollen from new blooms. Reptiles are seen on trails more. July - Sept the climate is very hot, sunny, dry, dusty. October - February turkey vultures and large hawks flock and the climate becomes much cooler and cloudy.
This 1.8 mile peak is good for beginners or for those who like to just hike through arid brush.
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