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Walker Preserve Trail
Santee, California
5.97 mi
/ 154 ft gain
Walker Preserve Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Santee, California.
Santee Lakes Trail
Santee, California
3.47 mi
/ 115 ft gain
Santee Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Santee, California.
Big Rock and Mesa Road Loop
Santee, California
2.57 mi
/ 499 ft gain
Big Rock and Mesa Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santee, California.
Cowles Mountain via Big Rock Trail
Santee, California
4.0
4.86 mi
/ 1207 ft gain
Starting somewhat near sea-level, Cowles Mountain via the Big Rock Trail climbs about 1000 ft in elevation. This trail is about 5 miles total, out and back. Arrive at Big Rock park which has good parking. At the park you will walk to the left of the tennis courts past the limits (the fence) of the park and turn right where you will see a wooden figure with papers on it. The trail head sign ...
Big Rock Trail
Santee, California
4.9 mi
/ 1207 ft gain
Big Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Santee, California.
Crystal Cave
Santee, California
4.0
0.46 mi
/ 59 ft gain
Starting at 8100 Mesa road, you will see parking along the side of the road in a few places, take advantage where you find it.
Pass over the trail gate that marks the start of the journey. This will be a quick trip, as the total distance is less than a mile out and back. Head a quarter mile or so before you come across a waterfall and small pond on your right hand side. Depending on the time ...
Cowles Mountain via Mesa Trail
Santee, California
4.44 mi
/ 1086 ft gain
Cowles Mountain via Mesa Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santee, California.
Cowles Mountain via Big Rock Road
Santee, California
4.0
4.32 mi
/ 1109 ft gain
Start by plugging 8125 Arlette St, Santee, CA into your GPS. This takes you to Big Rock Park, a convenient parking spot for the Cowles Hike. From here you want to walk through the park, and around the right side of the tennis court. This will take you to the fenced entrance to the hike. Head south for about a half mile( residential houses will be on your left for this small stretch) then link u...
North Fortuna Mountain via Grasslands and Oak Canyon
Santee, California
5.43 mi
/ 1096 ft gain
North Fortuna Mountain via Grasslands and Oak Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Santee, California.
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