Moderate

Potato Chip Rock (Mt Woodson)

California

Distance7.5 mi
Est. time~3 hr 30 min
Elevation gain2,000 ft
RouteOut & back
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Potato Chip Rock (Mt Woodson) is a moderate 7.5-mile out & back hike in California with about 2,000 ft of elevation gain. the famous thin-rock photo spot near San Diego.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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