Take the Warrior Hike Challenge
Nov. 5, 2025 | 1:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Take on one of San Diego County’s toughest hikes during the 10th annual Warrior Hike Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 8, at El Cajon Mountain in El Capitan County Preserve.
Tag: El Capitan County Preserve
County Closes Three Parks in August to Protect Hikers from Heat
Aug. 1, 2025 | 3:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
As summer temperatures rise, the County of San Diego has closed three parks that it shuts down every year for the month of August to protect residents during what is often the hottest time of the year.
Take the Warrior Hike Challenge on Veterans Day
Nov. 8, 2017 | 1:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
You can mark this Veterans Day by marching yourself up one of the region’s most demanding trails in San Diego County Parks and Recreation’s annual Veterans Day Warrior Hike Challenge at El Capitan County Preserve.
August Brings Annual Closures at Several County Parks
Jul. 27, 2017 | 3:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Six San Diego County parks will be closed in August due to extreme heat. The closures take place most years as a safety precaution, while providing Department of Parks and Recreation staff with an opportunity to conduct maintenance such as trail restoration.
VIDEO: Conquering ‘El Cap’ 100 Times
Mar. 7, 2017 | 10:27 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
It’s easily one of San Diego County’s most difficult trails. “In a word, it’s treacherous,” said Park Ranger Kyle Icke. But that hasn’t stopped avid hiker Jim Carretta from attempting to conquer El Cajon Mountain 100 times.
Featured Park: El Capitan County Preserve
Mar. 2, 2017 | 9:28 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
Before attempting “El Cap,” Supervising Park Ranger Kyle Icke takes you off the beaten path with this Q&A on the 2,619-acre preserve.