El Cajon Mountain, commonly known as El Capitan or El cap, is a mountain in the Cuyamaca Mountains, and prominent natural landmark in the East County of San Diego.[4]

El Cajon Mountain
View of El Cajon Mountain looking east from Sky Ranch development in Santee
Highest point
Elevation	3,677 ft (1,121 m)[1]
Prominence	1,955 ft (596 m)[2]
Listing	San Diego peaks list[3]
Coordinates	32°54′53″N 116°49′12″W[1]
Geography
El Cajon Mountain
Location	San Diego County, California
Topo map	El Cajon Mountain
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike class 1[3]

Geography

The summit of El Cajon Mountain is at 3,677 feet (1,121 m).[1] The mountain is almost completely surrounded by private property and an Indian reservation,[5] but the mountain itself is mostly within the Cleveland National Forest or the County of San Diego's El Capitan Open Space Preserve.[4]

Recreation

There are two main routes to climb El Cajon Mountain, the main class 1 trail hike from Lakeside, California, and several class 3 climbs up the south face,[5] which is now private property[6] and closed to public access.[7] The main trail hike is considered one of the hardest hikes in San Diego County because of its steep climbs and rolling terrain.[8]

Gallery

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  El Cajon Mountain Wall
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  Lunch Rock on the middle of the south arete
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  Sign at beginning of the class 3 trail

See also

• Cleveland National Forest

References

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