Azalea Spring Loop via Lookout Road and Azalea Glen Trail
7.8 mi
Distance
4 hrs 8 min
Time
terrain
1,650 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Azalea Spring in Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness.
This trail goes by Paso Picacho Campground, Moteros, Cuyamaca Peak, and Deer Spring.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Great weather but bugs at higher elevation. Awesome vista points especially of Lake Cuyamaca. Doing the loop counter-clockwise is the way to go! You can easily add on other trails here to extend your day - was able to string a nice, scenic 14 mile hike out of it. Be advised that if you show up early, you may not be able to self-register at the campground (their automated system was down and no one is there), You will be forced to find a place to park on the highway like i did which i don't recommend. Most of the turnouts are now signed for no parking so better to call ahead and try to pre-register for campground parking.
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