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Potato Chip Rock (Mt. Woodson)

~7.5 miles | Moderate/Difficult

Potato Chip Rock is a tourist attraction near San Diego, California. It is located on the Mt. Woodson summit and is famous for resembling a potato chip. People can stand, sit, or jump on the rock which is on the edge of the mountain. It is located in an unincorporated part of San Diego County between Poway and Ramona.

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One of the most popular trails for photo ops and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, this steep and narrow hike up to Potato Chip Rock and Mount Woodson summit is a must-do for locals and visitors alike. Located in northern San Diego county, the Mount Woodson trailhead starts at the end of Lake Poway Road at Lake Poway and offers hikers, climbers and trail runners a challenging trail up to the famous potato chip boulder and Mount Woodson Summit. This is a great place for a good workout and training for long hikes and runs. This is a very exposed trail so please bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

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Trail Blazer - $65   Trail Brewer - $80   Trail Brew Master - $100

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