September 21 Cowles Mountain via Barker Trail Summer Sunset Hike

Final Summer Sunset Hike
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
Cowles Mountain via Barker Way Trail

Join the Hiking Ministry family from the Rock Church for our final Sunset Hike on the last day of summer. It will be a fun time of fellowship while enjoying the beauty of God's creation! We will hike the less-traveled backside of Cowles Mountain via the Barker Way Trail. This trail will meet up with the main trail, where we will climb the last .80 miles to the summit.

Following a break at the top, we will reverse course and hopefully view a great sunset. This hike offers a more relaxed experience climbing Cowles Mountain than the main trail. 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 911 feet and switchbacks to climb. The main trail portion is heavily-used and rocky. Please self-evaluate your fitness and hiking levels before attempting this hike.

"Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." - Matthew 6:34.

More information on the hike can be found here. (We will not be hiking on the fire road).

Cowles Mountain via Barker Way Trail
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
5 - 7 p.m.

Meet at the kiosk by the trail entrance at 5 p.m.
Hike starts at 5:15 p.m. No carpool for this hike.

Itinerary:

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Meet at 5 p.m.
Hike starts at 5:15 p.m. sharp
Distance: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 911 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 on the way down
• Hiking Poles (optional, recommended)
• Water (at least 1 liter recommended)
• Snacks

Trailhead Address:

Barker Way Trailhead
6949 Barker Way
San Diego, CA 921191

Carpool Address:

No carpool for this hike.

From Interstate 8: Take I-8 to exit 10, College Ave. Make a left and head north on College Ave. Make a right onto Navajo Rd. Proceed east on Navajo Rd., past Jackson and Golfcrest Drives (and the main trail) to Cowles Mountain Blvd. Make a left at the signal. At the 4-way stop, make a left onto Boulder Lake Ave. Parking is on the street, you may have to drive around to find a spot.

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