Pyles Peak is mid-way between Cowles Mountain on the south and Fortuna Mountain on the north and is part of a series of peaks that was called Long Mountain on some older maps. It has some unrestricted ...

I hike alone quite a bit for this column. And when I’m on the trail by myself, I like to play little mental games. For one, I quiz myself on the different plants that line the route — from laurel ...

For many San Diegans, going on a hike means heading up Cowles Mountain, the 1,592-foot peak that is the tallest in the city. Thousands of people trek it every weekend for the spectacular 360-degree ...

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - The Five Peaks Challenge gets people out on the trails while also providing a patch to add to hikers' day packs The goal of the Five Peaks Challenge is to encourage people to go ...

San Diego city and county officials are challenging hikers to climb the five highest summits at Mission Trails Regional Park this weekend. Park rangers designed the Five Peaks Challenge to be ...

Pyles Peak Corner of Golfcrest and Navajo Drives Mission Trails Cowles Mountain is a very popular, very crowded hike — especially if you’re taking it from the Golfcrest/Navajo staging area. However, ...