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Hiking, like yoga, is actually proven to reduce stress levels.
Because Potato Chip Rock extends out over nothingness, it’s become a classic Southern California photo op.
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TheMount Woodson hikeis a challenging 7.4 miles and yields one breathtaking view after another.
Cedar Creek Falls to Devil’s Punchbowl
The name alone sells it.
The out-and-back route to Lake Hodges is 6.5 miles, but the terrain isn’t overly strenuous.
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Thismoderate-to-difficult hikestarts at the Penny Pines Trailhead and goes up to Garnet Peak, where the views are otherworldly.
History buffs should stop by the historic Rancho Santa Maria de Los Penasquitos, built in 1823.
Balboa Park Trails
You don’t have to leave the city to go on a great hike.
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