Hiking & Cocktails

This is how the Cocktail Hiker enjoys his Cocktails while Hiking all Mountains in Southern California.

Ellie Lane Trail to Iron Mountain | San Diego Hiking, California Hikes, Cocktail Hiker

6 AM. Before sunrise, the party gathered one by one at the Ellie Lane trailhead parking lot and prepared for the upcoming hike. The morning’s weather added a unique twist. Because of the drizzling rain here (where it normally does not rain much), the slight pelting of the rain drops energized us. The Ellie Lane Trail is next to Iron Mountain and is not as well known. None the less, can compare to any other San Diego hiking trail. The course is a winding trail full of beautifu

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Daiquiri | Potato Chip Rock | Cocktail Hiker Recipe

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces light rum 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup DIRECTIONS Place the 2 cups of crushed ice into a cocktail shaker. Pour the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup over the ice, cover, and shake well. Remove the ice from your serving glass and strain the drink into it. Serve immediately. Trailhead: Mount Woodson Trail, Poway, CA 92064 Length/Est/ Difficulty: 7.3 mi (5 h +/-) / 2,119 ft / moderate Course | Potato Chip Rock https://www.alltra

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Potato Chip Rock | Hiking San Diego's Famous Photo Spot|San Diego Hiking, California Hikes, Cocktail

Potato Chip Rock is one of the most famous mountains in San Diego. I think that distinction is well deserved. It is a well-managed hiking trail with breathtaking views of the natural alleyways below. Once at the destination, you can take photos with the star attraction, the potato shaped stone that sits regally on top of the mountain peak. This is why so many people recognize and love this mountain. The hike is a long 10.1 mile hike, so it is essential to start early in the m

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Cuyamaca Peak | The second highest point in San Diego County | San Diego Hiking, California Hikes

Cuyamaca Peak is San Diego’s second-highest mountain and is located in Cleveland National Park. It is only 20 feet lower than its bigger brother, Hot Spring Mountain. However, it is known as San Diego’s best mountain because of its beautiful sights and well managed trails. 7 AM. The party rallied at the parking train and began hiking the mountain in earnest. Based on the Alltrails review, people were forewarned to purchase bug spray. So we were prepared but the insects’ expe

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Big Laguna Mountain | San Diego Hiking, California Hikes, Cocktail Hiker

This one never disappoints. Beautiful hike with diverse scenery (mountain, desert, meadows, and lake) 10/10. This definitely won’t be the last time I do this one. -Course Trailhead: 12031 Sunrise Hwy, California Length/Est/ Difficulty: 10.3 mi (5 h +/-) / 1,167 ft / moderate -Follow me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailhiker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CocktailHiker -Cocktail Hiker https://www.cocktailhiker.com Hiking | Cocktail | Outdoor | Photography

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Santa Ysabel Preserve | San Diego Hiking, California Hikes, Cocktail Hiker

Gorgeous landscape, beautiful scenery also very quiet. Loved cows and the stream. Definitely some steep hills, but the views are worth it. Will do it again. -Course Trailhead: 901-993 Falls Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759 Length/Est/ Difficulty: 4.6 mi (5 h +/-) / 2,004 ft / hard -Follow me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailhiker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CocktailHiker -Cocktail Hiker https://www.cocktailhiker.com Hiking | Cocktail | Outdoor | Photography