Name: Hike/Ruck Cowles Mtn via Big Rock Trail
Start: 2026-08-22T13:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-22T16:45:00.000Z
Location: Big Rock Park, Arlette Street, Santee, CA

Santee

Hike/Ruck - COWLES MOUNTAIN, from Big Rock Park&#x20;

Con Luis Alberto!



Saturday, August 22nd&#x20;

Meet: 0645

Steps off: 0700



Start / End:  BIG ROCK PARK

8125 Arlette St, Santee, CA 92071



All trails:&#x20;

[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowles-mountain-from-big-rock-trail](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowles-mountain-from-big-rock-trail)



4.9mi

Length



1,200ft

Elevation gain



2.5–3hr

Estimated time



Out & back



This hike begins from Big Rock Park and enters into Mission Trails Regional Park. The Big Rock Trail heads uphill to the Cowles Service Road, you will follow this to the summit of Cowles Mountain. From the top, there are awesome views of the San Diego area. Wildflowers grow alongside the trail during the early summer months.



Intermediate/Advanced ruckers.

Not recommended for beginners as a ruck.



Bring: HYDRATION

No other requirements - other than a smile!

Hike/Ruck Cowles Mtn via Big Rock Trail

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