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Double Peak Trail

 4.3 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Escondido
  5. Lakeview Park
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Length


2.1 Miles 3.3 Kilometers


965' 294 m

Ascent

0' 0 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

1,614' 492 m

High

649' 198 m

Low

Shared By Jeremy Roberts

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“Double Peak is an easily accessed, moderate peak offering great views over North County and coastal San Diego. ”

— Jeremy Roberts
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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Starting at Discovery Lake Park in San Marcos, this trail combines moderate steepness with restful views. At the top of the 1,644-foot summit, hikers are treated to a spectacular 360-degree view of the North County area. A majority of the trail was affected by the fires, so don’t expect much shade. The first mile is paved and then turns into a rougher singletrack. Dogs are welcome!

For an out-and-back hike along this trail the length will be 5 miles with a difficulty of moderate.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of San Marcos - Parks & Recreation Department

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Apr 22, 2018
iadamq
Jan 28, 2018
Ramo Silot
It was a great hike with our hiking club!!! Beautiful day, warm weather (~85 deg.). Up hill mainly with steep incline at some point. Doing it again! 5.6mi
Jan 14, 2018
Bradley Perry
2.1mi
Dec 24, 2017
Nicole Ethier
Oct 19, 2017
Cynthia Alvarez
Aug 6, 2017
Thomas Laska
Jul 30, 2017
Scott Burns
with Ryan and Sydney. 1.5mi
Jul 29, 2017
Monika Hartman
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 7 votes

#1

in Lakeview Park

#4360

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  4.3 from 7 votes
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#1

in Lakeview Park

#436

in California

#4,360

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About half-way up. Note at the end of the fence, there is a singletrack options. Just watch out for mountain bikers if you go that way.
About half-way up. Note at the end of the fence…
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View looking up at the summit. The steep trail up away from the road has some lose rocks and can be tricky coming down.
View looking up at the summit. The steep trail…
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The first section of the Double Peak Trail travels through a neighborhood.
The first section of the Double Peak Trail trav…
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