Pyles Peak Trail is a 5.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near San Diego, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until June. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
February 28, 2021The trail to Cowels is always crowded, but once you start the trail to Pyles Peak it’s much less crowded and the views are beautiful!
February 28, 2021February 27, 2021February 27, 2021February 25, 2021so nice and quiet once you get past Cowles, only about 25% actually trying to use their masks.
February 25, 2021Cowles was crowded as always but the rest was awesome barely anyone
February 24, 2021Crowded on Cowels mt trail. Beyond that is nice
February 21, 2021Such a fun hike I didn’t want it to end. Lots of rocks and obstacles. Well marked. Crowded on Cowles Mountain but empty on Pyles Peak trail.
February 21, 2021February 21, 2021February 21, 2021February 20, 2021February 19, 2021February 18, 2021February 17, 2021Pros: nice slightly challenging hike. Cons: no one wants to wear a mask.
February 15, 2021February 13, 2021February 13, 2021February 13, 2021February 11, 2021Very crowded on the way up to Cowles, after that I only ran across a few people. To many people with no trail edict on Cowles.
February 10, 2021February 10, 2021Crowded during first climb, after summit, thins out, amazing views!
February 7, 2021A little crowded at the start, clears out after Cowles Peak
February 7, 2021Heavily trafficked trail up to Cowles. Even at sunrise the summit was crowded. The trail to Pyles is much less busy with very pretty views.
February 6, 2021heavily trafficked upto Cowles.
February 6, 2021February 5, 2021February 2, 2021Not much shade. Rough terrain. A lot of non-maskers, if you're worried about that. Will definitely be back to try out the other trails.
January 31, 2021
