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An example for such caution is the popular route up Cowles Mountain (ssss1), the highest point in the city of San Diego. Though there are well over 100,000 separate ascents yearly up the 1.4-mile main trail, the billions of past footsteps on the unpaved path have worn deep grooves into the bedrock of the mountainside, creating an obstacle course of jutting rocks. The danger of tripping and falling isn’t such a factor on the ascent, but it is more so on the descent, where stepping down on an uneven surface can result in a fall or a twisted ankle.

A narrow boulder passage on ssss1

In general, you should be as mindful of precautions for these hikes as you are for any trail trekking:

 For all but the very short hikes, wear a lightweight backpack for carrying plenty of water and some snacks. Lack of adequate drinking water can sometimes be a critical issue on any of the hikes located in the hotter, inland areas. It’s best to avoid inland hikes anytime the sun is high in the sky during the warmer months of the year. Walking will not be enjoyable at those times anyway.