Hike: Potato Chip Rock
About this race
7.5 miles out and back | Hard Difficulty | Elevation Gain 2,130 feet | City of Poway, CA
Start the year with a climb and a view! Join us for a 7-mile challenging scenic hike up Mount Woodson to the iconic Potato Chip Rock — one of San Diego’s most famous photo spots. We’ll take in stunning lake and mountain views, get some fresh air, and snap a few fun photos at the top.
Safety Tips: Shade is extremely limited on this trail. Wear lightweight non-cotton clothing and head covering (hat). Use sunblock. Must carry 2L of water, coupled with electrolyte tablets. Wear a trail shoe with good traction. Bring a small backpack to carry your water, snacks, and other hiking essentials. Trekking poles recommended if you have them. Come prepared with a fully charged cellphone.
pick up locations are below: please register by the day before and we will contact you with further instructions .
QZONE NAB LIBERTY CENTER NAVAL Amphibious BASE: 3632 Tulagi Rd bldg 337, Coronado, CA 92118 at 930AM
VADM MARTIN LIBERTY CENTER NASNI BASE : 1507 Rogers Rd, Coronado, CA 92118 at 950AM
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Running
Active Duty E1-E6
must bring two litters of water and a hat !
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Ramona yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 4:42 PM local time (PST) in Ramona on November 21, 2026 — 10h 19m of daylight.
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