El Capitan County Preserve

San Diego County, California · County Preserve

A 2,619-acre San Diego County preserve featuring 11 miles of rugged trails along a granite ridgeline with sweeping ocean and mountain views. Home to coastal sage scrub, mixed chaparral, and the rare San Diego golden star wildflower.

Top trails

• El Cajon Mountain Trail — 11.3 mi out & back
• El Capitan — 10.6 mi

Visiting

Fees — Day Use: $0, Day Use Parking: $0.

Parking: Fee follows the standard California State Parks day-use fee structure. The lot is located near the entrance station.. Dogs allowed on leash.

Coordinates: 32.9120, -116.8775.

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