HIKE IT UP! on “Bernardo Mnt. Summit” trail: 8a - 10:30a. Rancho Bernardo, CA

Bernardo Mountain Summit trail
The hike begins at the parking lot on the south side of Lake Hodges near I-15. We then go down the bike path off of west Bernardo Dr to the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge. After proceeding over the bridge, the trail runs along the north lake shore westerly for several minutes until the summit trail moves uphill through Felicita Creek.

This is where the trail gets steep for about one mile. It winds near the top for a picturesque view of the San Dieguito River Park, Lake Hodges, and surrounding area.

Trail has numerous up/down hill sections, rocky with very steep descents.

Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6.7 miles
Terrain: Rocky, Up/Downhill, very steep grades at times
Elevation: 938’ elevation gain
1.5mile to peak has 620’ elevation gain!
Trekking poles for the steep rocky downhills are highly recommended
What to bring: Light pack, water, sunscreen, hat, good shoes/boots, lunch or snacks.

Where to Meet us:
Take I-15 to West Bernardo Drive exit, turn left and after .5 miles the parking lot is on the right.

How to find us:
We will meet at 7:45am at the Piedras Pintadas parking lot near the trailhead(close to the port-a-potty). Hike starts promptly at 8:00am 

If you wish to bring a guest, please have them join our group and sign up for the event.

Please note the following: KNOW YOUR LIMITS and be prepared. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions.

As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post. Please note, this is NOT a race or fast pace hike. Plan on up to 3 hours on the trail. If you're a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is "easy" to one person may be "moderate" to another. Err on the side of caution if you are unsure.

You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there. One note, please bring more water than you think you will need. Better to carry the extra weight, than be thirsty.

Waiver and Release of Liability
I am voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activity and I am participating in the activity entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the risk associated with traveling to and from as well as participating in this activity, which may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain and suffering, illness, disability, economic or emotional loss and death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others' negligence, conditions related to travel, or the condition of the activity location. Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this activity, including travel to, from and during this activity.