There are many trails and roads that can be linked to reach the summit. I live just to the south west of the peak. I have completed several ascents via the telephone line road up the west ridge from Boulder Creek Road. Since the fire, the last trailless portion of this western route is a bit easier. Acents in the winter are to be treasured.
This is a nice hike you can take right out Paso Pichaco campground. It was a very shady and beautiful hike before the fires of 2003. I have not had the heart to go back to the Cuyamacas since the fires, so I am not sure what it looks like now.
tdoughty - Oct 16, 2005 12:50 pm
Route Climbed: several Date Climbed: severalThere are many trails and roads that can be linked to reach the summit. I live just to the south west of the peak. I have completed several ascents via the telephone line road up the west ridge from Boulder Creek Road. Since the fire, the last trailless portion of this western route is a bit easier. Acents in the winter are to be treasured.
Tessa - Oct 5, 2005 3:23 pm
Route Climbed: fire road Date Climbed: 8/14/05dad gave me a ride on his back, but i walked the last little bit.
HSeldon - Aug 31, 2005 7:55 pm
Route Climbed: Fire road Date Climbed: Sept 2001This is a nice hike you can take right out Paso Pichaco campground. It was a very shady and beautiful hike before the fires of 2003. I have not had the heart to go back to the Cuyamacas since the fires, so I am not sure what it looks like now.
salad - Aug 16, 2005 1:45 pm
Route Climbed: Fire Road Date Climbed: 8/14/2005Blasted up it with Jen and Baby T on my back. Bit hazy at the top.
flotzilla - Dec 31, 2004 7:22 pm
Route Climbed: fire road trail Date Climbed: August 2000Summitted many times. Great views at the top.
ChuckO - Nov 5, 2004 7:37 pm
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: A few time....If you live in SD county, then you gotta do it! :-)
Mgross - Jul 19, 2004 6:51 pm
Route Climbed: Fire Road from Paso Picacho Date Climbed: July 1997Beautiful views of East San Diego county. Unfortunately this area has had a horrible fire. I hope I live to see it in its full splendour again.
Elwood - Apr 8, 2004 11:08 am
Route Climbed: Fire Road Date Climbed: Often, between 1992 &1997I used to enjoy this area year-around! Either snowshoeing, mountain biking, or hiking. It was a great place to spend the day!
kk6yb - Sep 30, 2003 11:34 am
Route Climbed: fire road Date Climbed: 2002Hiked up several times.
pilz8 - Aug 11, 2003 8:59 pm
Route Climbed: Cuyamaca peak fire road Date Climbed: oftenI have climbed this peak many times, every time I always enjoy the trees and the sweet views.