The trail was rated difficult by AllTrails which is why I decided to check it out. I wanted a good quick hike. I completed the hike in 2 hours and 17 minutes at 5.27 miles there and back. It is not at all hard for a fit individual, and a relatively dull trek for the first 1.5 miles. However, there are some great views once past the initial old fire road. There is some Boulder climbing in the last stretch, which wasn’t too difficult for me. It was kind of fun. What I really enjoyed about this hike is that there was literally almost no one on this trail, so it was dead quiet for getting to tune with nature until I hit the boulders, then it became a bit windy. I am sure there are better trails in Cleveland national forest, so I have to say I may never go back to this trail again. It was nice, but not nice enough to be memorable. Average hike.
Hong M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Diego, CA
Hiked here for the first time at the end of October. This was definitely one of the more challenging, dangerous and fun hike I’ve done in Southern California! The first 2 miles was all uphill and the second half required some bouldering, climbing and finding your own way to the very top. When you get up there, it’s so worth it. Bring lot of water, food and a first-aid kit. I thought I was going to died trying to climb over all those tricky rocks but ended up tripping on solid ground and scraped my knees when I was hiking back on the cleared hiking path. Wow, failed! Remember mile marker 13 is where you want to park your car on the side of the road. «Lawson Peak Trail is a 4.5 mile out and back trail located near Jamul, California that features a cave and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, off road driving & rock climbing and is accessible from November until May. Dogs are also able to use this trail.» The link below will help you if you want direction there and good luck!
