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When you do hike here, the highly topographical nature of inland North County’s landscape ensures that you will be treated to beautiful and often breathtaking vistas. Whether you are cradled in the bottom of a valley or have reached the crest of a peak, the view will almost never disappoint.

Be forewarned that drinking water is scarce along trails that thread through inland North County. The same trails also gain and lose significant amounts of elevation, which only increases the effort of those who hike them. So for reasons of both safety and comfort, hikers are strongly encouraged to take along plenty of water, especially when the weather is warm.

Trailhead Location: San Marcos, near California State University

Trail Use: Hiking, running, dog walking, mountain biking, horseback riding

Distance & Configuration: 4.6-mile out-and-back

Elevation Range: 670' at the start to 1,644' at the peak

Facilities: Water and restrooms at the start and on the summit of Double Peak

Highlights: Panoramic views of the entire inland North County area, along with an ocean vista from the top