Hike begins at 12PM
Moderately strenuous with substantial elevation gain. Suitable for moderate hikers.
Distance: 4.8 miles
Hiking Time 3 hours approximately
Dogs Allowed
Weather Forecast: High 69F
Directions:
From Route 52 - Take 52 to Mission Gorge Road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 0.4 miles to Mesa Road. Turn south onto Mesa Road and go past the Big Rock Park trail head to the end. The trail head is 0.5 miles down the dirt road. There is limited parking at this trail head.
From Route 125 - Take 125 north to Mission Gorge Road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 0.4 miles to Mesa Road. Turn south onto Mesa Road and go past the Big Rock Park trail head to the end. The trail head is 0.5 miles down the dirt road. There is limited parking at this trail head.
From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the Mission Gorge/Fairmount exit. Turn north onto Mission Gorge Road. Proceed on Mission Gorge Road for 7.5 miles to Mesa Road. Turn south onto Mesa Road and go past the Big Rock Park trail head to the end. The trail head is 0.5 miles down the dirt road. There is limited parking at this trail head.