Near Mount Woodson Trail
90-degree panorama from the Mt. Woodsen Trail centered SSW.
Near Mount Woodson Trail
Split rock along Mt. Woodson Trail and the view north.
Near Mount Woodson Trail
View from the summit of Mount Woodson
Near Mount Woodson Trail
Lake Ramona embedded into the mountains
Near Mount Woodson Trail
Exploring Potato Chip Rock.

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Mount Woodson Trail

4.3 (11 Ratings)
A steep ascent from Lake Poway to the Potato Chip Rock with little shade but awesome views.
2.7
mi
Distance
1,722
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.7mi
Distance
1,722ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
2,731ft
High Point
1,024ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the southeast corner of Lake Poway and the Lake Poway Trail, look for this trail heading east up the ridge. The start of the trail is a wide fire road. After a mile or so, you'll come to a clearing where the trail will begin to narrow down as it winds through the boulders. From the clearing, it's another ~1.6 miles to the Potato Chip Rock with little shade so plan accordingly with water and sun protection.

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