From I-8 in El Cajon, take Hwy. 67 north, passing the junction with S-4, and proceeding as above. Mt. Woodson Oak Canyon Rockhouse Canyon Pine Valley Pt. Mt. Woodson rises above the county s mid-section at the gateway to Ramona. Most people drive by its base on State Highway 67, unaware that the trailhead to one of the county s best hiking and rock climbing locations is close by.
Public access is year round.
Mt. Woodson s summit was once also occupied by a fire lookout tower. The boulders are the main attraction of Mt. Woodson, and lie tossed around like a game of marbles gone global. Rock climbers flock to this area to test their skills and strength on some daunting cruxes. The climbing routes are short with one or two exceptions and offer a myriad of challenges for all levels of climbers. From the summit, you return via the way you came up.