Hiking & Cocktails

If you were to pick one of the most unique trails in San Diego, it would be Laguna Mountain. It is located exactly halfway across the dessert section to the west and the conifer section to the east. Laguna Lake makes the trail richer and more colorful. Today's challenge is Garnet Peak, located north of that Laguna Mountain. It has the same starting point as the Big Laguna Loop. This course is a hidden gem for San Diego hikers. Although it’s length is only 4 miles, it is full

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces vodka 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounces pomegranate juice 1/2 cup simple syrup For garnish: Pomegranate seeds, round slices of lime DIRECTIONS Combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add a few ice cubes to the shaker. Shake to combine the ingredients. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice. Add a lime rounds and pomegranate arils for garnish. -Course | Hot Springs Mountain Trail Trailhead

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces dark rum Squeeze of lime juice Tonic water, to top Lime wedge, for garnish DIRECTIONS Fill a highball glass with ice and add rum and lime juice. Top with the tonic and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a wedge of lime. Serve and enjoy. Trailhead: 41900 Falls Rd, Forest Falls, CA 92339 Length/Est/ Difficulty: 19 mi (10 h +/-) / 5,492 ft /hard Course | Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Peak https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/vivian-creek-trai

There are some unique hiking trails here in San Diego. Potato Chip Rock, Three Sisters Falls both come to mind. Eagle Rock, which we are going to today, is another one of them. The rock that looks like a soaring eagle is one of the very special rock formations that you can't see anywhere except here in San Diego. I left early in the morning for the trailhead, which is less than an hour from downtown San Diego. The most exciting moment during this trek is probably the sunrise.

INGREDIENTS 2 ounces gin 4 ounces tonic water, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Lime wedge, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour gin, tonic water, and lime juice over the ice. Stir well. Garnish with lime wedge. Serve and enjoy. Trailhead: 7001 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 Length/Est/ Difficulty: 3.0 mi (3 h +/-) / 908 ft / moderate Course | Cowles Mountain https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowles-mountain-trail?u=i Coc