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Ramona Overlook via Iron Mountain Peak Trail to Ellie Lane Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back
California

Ramona Overlook via Iron Mountain Peak Trail to Ellie Lane Trail

Poway, California

4.4 mi

Distance

1,289 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 54m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Ramona Overlook via Iron Mountain Peak Trail to Ellie Lane Trail is a 4.4-mile out-and-back trail located in Poway, California. This trail offers a moderate hiking experience with an elevation gain of 1,289 feet, presenting a steady ascent as hikers make their way to the overlook. The trail's dirt surface can present loose footing in certain areas, typical of Southern California terrains. With its maximum elevation reaching 689 meters, the trail provides panoramic views that are characteristic of the region's chaparral landscapes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainloose footing

Elevation Profile

Min:487 ft
Max:689 ft
393 ft
393 ft
487 ft554 ft622 ft689 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.2 mi3.3 mi4.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

panoramic viewschaparral landscape

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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