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Cowles Mountain General Information: Located in Mission Trails Regional Park, which is located centrally in San Diego and is only eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses almost 7,000 acres of both natural and recreational acres. Cowles Mountain is a prominent hill in Mission Trails Regional Park, and it is the highest point in the city of San Diego at 1, 592 ft. Mission Trails Regional Park is open daily. Fees: None! Visit and park for free. Interesting Facts: For many years, Cowles Mountain was locally known as "S" Mountain. In 1931 San Diego State Students painted a giant letter "S" on the side of the mountain, and from that moment took on the name "S" Mountain. Cowles Mountain is a granite dome that pushed up through the Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary cover. Small plateaus on the south and east slopes are the remnants of a wave-cut terrace that is now about 1200 feet above sea level. Date Ideas: Another great place to hike, bike, and enjoy the view of San Diego. A romantic hike to the summit of Cowles Mountain will give you a 360° panoramic view of San Diego County.
Several trails: Cowles Mountain from Golf-course Drive 1.5 miles one way, challenging hike. Pyles Peak Summit from Cowles Mountain Summit 1.5 miles one way, challenging hike. Cowles Mountain from Barker Way 1.6 Miles one way, moderate - challenging hike Cowles Mountain from Mesa Road 2.2 miles one way, moderate - challenging hike as well as bike accessible Cowles Mountain from Big Rock Park 2.2 miles one way, challenging hike as well as bike accessible. More information: http://www.mtrp.org/index.asp
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