Iron Mountain Summer Sunset Hike

Iron Mountain Sunset Hike
Saturday, July 17, 2021
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Join the Hiking Ministry family from the Rock Church for our first Saturday Sunset Hike of the summer at Iron Mountain! We'll hike to the peak in the late afternoon, stop to worship, eat and re-hydrate at the top and enjoy the 360-degree view. A beautiful sunset at 7:55 p.m. (hopefully) will highlight our trip back down the mountain.

This hike is difficult. There is a challenging uphill climb for the first 1.5 miles before it levels off for about a mile. At this point, the remainder of the hike will be uphill via switchbacks. The average time from trailhead to the top is over one hour. Please self-evaluate your fitness and hiking levels before attempting this hike. Kids and dogs are not recommended for this hike. Dogs (on leash) are permitted.

For those who wish to carpool, email Vinnie at hike@sdrock.com. Meet at the carpool address listed below at 4:45 p.m.

More info on the Iron Mountain hike can be found here.

For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.  -  2 Corinthians 4:6

If there is interest, we can go out to eat afterwards.

Itinerary: 

•  Difficulty Level: Difficult
•  Highlight: An awesome sunset, if clear
•  Distance: 5.8 miles (round trip)
•  Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,530 feet
•  Hiking Time: approximately 3 hours
•  Dogs (on leash) permitted, not recommended.
•  Hike not recommended for children
•  Weather: Hike may be cancelled if it's too hot.

 What to bring?

• Good running or hiking shoes
• Comfortable clothing, bring layers as it will get cool
• Hat or visor
• Hiking Poles (optional)
• Water (at least 1 liter recommended)
• Snacks 
• Headlamp or flashlight as it will get dark

Trailhead Address

Iron Mountain Commuter Lot
Intersection of SR-67 & Poway Rd.
14847-14909 CA-67
Poway, CA 92064

Carpool Address

Rock Church East County
808 Jackman St.
El Cajon, CA 92020

Directions

From Interstate 8: Exit 17-C to SR-67 and head north. At Poway Road, turn right to enter the Iron Mountain Trailhead parking lot. If the parking lot is full, there is parking on the side of SR-67 (Careful, this can be dangerous).

From Interstate 15: Exit 17 to Scripps Poway Pkwy. and head east. At SR-67, turn left. At the next traffic signal, turn right to enter the Iron Mountain Trailhead parking lot. If the parking lot is full, there is parking on the side of SR-67 (Careful, this can be dangerous).

If you have questions, please contact Vinnie Freeman at hike@sdrock.com