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Barker Valley

Start off on the old roadway, which gradually descends west down a hillside. Hike for 1.7 miles on a gradual descent until the old roadbed switches back sharply to the left.

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Caliente Wilderness

Pacific Crest Trail

Distance: 12 miles round trip (out and back) Hiking Time: 7 hours Elevation Gain/Loss 1700′/1700′ Difficulty: Moderately strenuous

This Section of the Pacific Crest Trail, through lands formerly considered for offical wilderness status. From Lost Valley road walk up the abandoned road (a lateral

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Hot Springs Mountain

Distance: 5.5 miles round trip (out and back) Hiking Time: 3.5 hours Elevation Gain/Loss: 1250′/1250′ Difficulty: Moderately strenuous

Hot Springs Mountain, the highest point in San Diego County at 6533

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