After certain life changes recently, I am relocating yet again. Before my move, I wanted to check off a few trails that were on my "Favorites" list on AllTrails for a while, but somehow never completed.
The first trail was Cerro de la Cavalera Loop trail, a 5.5 mile trail around a local dormant volcano. Who knew we had a volcano only 40 minutes away from where I currently live?!
The weather was absolutely perfect for this hike, cloudy with some sunshine just enough to warm you up before hiding behind the clouds again.
On a Tuesday morning there were few people on the trail, especially starting from where I parked. The trail was wide and well-defined initially, but closer to the end got a bit confusing. AllTrails came in handy to resolve any questions. I can't imagine not having this app to navigate on trails. I am not even sure how people functioned without GPS and their cellphones 10-15 years ago... Probably got lost. A lot.
The trail started in a relatively populated area with houses seen from it at least on one side for a few miles. Later on, it got more isolated with just sounds from civilization carried over the mountains.
A small lake was a nice addition during the first 2 miles. Many people hiked there as it is also accessible from the local neighborhood.
As I left the lake, the trail quickly began to gain elevation, although there was not much elevation to be gained in general on this trail.
I reached the spot where the dormant volcano was located and refreshed my memory of geology. I guess I didn't really think San Diego would have something like that so close by.
The trail continued and looped around a water storage tower. This is where there are many ways to get lost without the app. I crossed a little creek and transitioned to a totally different landscape - trees and tall bushes versus just bushes and grass.
A few ups and downs, and I was getting close to the end of the trail. I can see how many people said it was hot as hell during the summer months - there is no shade whatsoever! On a 60 degree day it was just perfect!
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