Mother Miguel Mountain Trailhead — Attraction in Chula Vista

Peaceful hike along the side of the mountain which had lots of switch backs but you could easily walk straight up not realizing your not on the path but on a wash out. Your supposed to stay on the trail and not cut through but at times I found myself cutting through by accident. No shade except a little spot towards the beginning mostly shrubs the whole way. Very rocky, sandy loose path so wear good shoes which I’d recommend hiking boots. Not stroller friendly, take water especially if hiking during the daytime. No benches to sit and rest. My black pants and boots were very dusty so don’t wear something nice or something you don’t want to get dirty. Definitely don’t wear sandals! Saw birds, lizards and another hiker saw a rattlesnake. Took bout 2 hours but I take lots of pictures. Would not recommend for kids that aren’t use to hiking, elderly people or someone thats can tire easily. Also lots of mountain bikers and one came flying down the trail so be on the lookout as he did not seem to care if there was people...

A decent hike with a rigorous 2 1.75 mile incline. Great views once you're at the top but the trails are thrashed, not well marked, many cut-in un-authorized shortcuts confuses the hike and very rough, loose and jagged rocks make it unenjoyable on the way to and from the top. There isn't much nice looking vegetation at the top & it's almost like an offroad area by the looks of it. But...Once there at the top, the views are amazing, especially at sunset and I would assume Sunrise as well. We did catch it on a foggy or hazing day though this time. About a 4 mile round trip huffing it on the way up due to the steep incline. Watch for the Rattlesnakes. There were two on our hike end of Sept. Right along side close to the trail. Even at...

I’ve gone to this “hero’s mountain or aka mount Miguel mountain hike “ more than once on this specific day I decided to come alone . I had never seen a rattlesnake or a snake in person in my life while hiking . 🥾 of course I thought it was symbolic to find one the one time I’m alone . I was hiking with no music to be aware of my surroundings. In my personal opinion I think if others were to hike alone then to stay alert of your surroundings and try to be in the moment by having no music .i do believe I was aware and found the snake 🐍 in my path because I was silent 🤫 able to hear all around me . Will I go back on this hike yes . I know how to be safe and I just hope you all can take my advice to be safe...