3.0 mi
Distance
1,073 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 27m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Cowles Mountain Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 206 ft |
| High point | 1.5 mi | 472 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 206 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- San Diego, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Pyles Peak Trail
East Barker Spur Trail
Pyles Peak via Barker Way
Barker Big Rock Loop
Cowles Mountain from Barker Way
Pyles Peak Trail via Barker Way
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