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Poway 1078 Dam via Mount Woodson Trail

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7.2 mi
Distance
3 hrs 34 min
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terrain
1,760 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail in Lake Poway Park.

This trail goes by Poway 1078 Dam and Lake Poway.

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    4 years, 3 months ago
    I have been here twice. Start early by 6 and take 3 hours to finish. Nice views
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    4 years, 6 months ago
    A good day hike on a popular well-maintained and well-marked trail with good views. Very little shade, steep in parts but not relentless. $10 to park at Lake Poway, they have consessions there. Have someone take your photo on Potato Chip Rock when you get to the top. Its unique.
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    5 years, 3 months ago
    Great hike but grueling on the way up. Beautiful view! Weekdays the best!
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    6 years, 6 months ago
    This is a great trail! Did this on 3-17-20..... Typically crowded however we chose to do this one during covid 19, during the week and it was raining slightly. Took us about 4 hours. No line up top to take pictures on the rock. Good amount of up hill but not to bad. Beautiful views.
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    7 years, 2 months ago
    Best to start this hike early in the morning when the gates open at 6am, also make sure you have plenty of water, the climb up may seem endless but once you get to the top the views are amazing and are worth the climb. Also would recommend sunscreen cause there is little to no shade.
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Gabriel Kent 1 year, 4 months ago
Mount Woodson Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/19413681030
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Andrew khodaverdian 11 years, 4 months ago
mt Woodson down only tracked (5/27/15, 12:56:44PM)
technical climb- over 30 step ups
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SlimBoots3662 7 years, 9 months ago
*Lake Poway to Mt Woodson
Lake Poway to Mt Woodson
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BusyAlder8417 8 years, 5 months ago
Potato Chip Mt Woodson
May 12, 2018 7:06 am
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BusyAlder8417 9 years ago
Potato Chip Rock / Mt Woodson
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