10.4 mi
Distance
3,809 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 59m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
El Capitan is an out-and-back trail in San Diego County, California. It is 10 miles long and gains 3,809 feet. The nearest town is Lakeside, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 477 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 1,014 ft |
| End | 10.4 mi | 477 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lakeside, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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.
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