July 2 Weeknight Hike: Mission Trails Big Rock Trail

Weeknight Mission Trails Hike - Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Big Rock Trail to Cowles Mountain Service Road

Join the Hiking Ministry family from the Rock Church as we do a weeknight hike at Mission Trails Regional Park. It will be a fun time of fellowship while enjoying the beauty of God's creation! We will hike the Big Rock Trail from Santee to the intersection of the Cowles Mountain Service Road, which goes up the backside of Cowles Mountain (We will not be hiking to Cowles). This hike offers a different perspective of Mission Trails Regional Park and a nice change of scenery. Dogs (on leash) are permitted. This hike may not be suitable for kids.

I'm rating this hike as moderate-difficult. There is elevation gain of approximately 700 feet and switchbacks to climb. Please self-evaluate your fitness and hiking levels before attempting this hike.

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4

More information on the hike can be found here. (We will be only doing the hike up to the Cowles Service Road).

Mission Trails Regional Park Big Rock Trail Hike
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
6 - 8 p.m.

Meet at the kiosk by the trailhead at the intersection of Mesa Rd. and Prospect Ave. at 5:45 p.m.
Hike starts at 6 p.m. No carpool for this hike.

Itinerary:
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Meet at 5:45 p.m.
Hike starts at 6 p.m. sharp
Distance: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Hiking Time: 2 hours approximately
Dogs on leash permitted
Weather: Hike will be canceled if it rains.

What to bring?

• Good running or hiking shoes
• Comfortable clothing, wear layers as it will cool down
• Hat or visor
• Headlamp or flashlight as it will be getting dark
• Hiking Poles (optional, recommended)
• Water (at least 1 liter recommended)
• Snacks

Trailhead Address:
8282 Mesa Rd
Santee, CA 92071

Carpool Address:
No carpool for this hike.

Directions: From Interstate 8 - Take I-8 to I-125 North (stay in left lanes) to the end, which is Mission Gorge Rd., Make a left onto Mission Gorge Road. Proceed west on Mission Gorge Road 0.5 miles to Mesa Road. Make a left onto Mesa Road. Trailhead will be just past Prospect Ave.

From SR 52: Take 52 East to the Mission Gorge Road exit. Make a right at the signal. and go 0.3 miles to Mesa Road. Make a left onto Mesa Road. Trailhead will be just past Prospect Ave.

If you have questions, please contact Vinnie at worldbefreeman@yahoo.com