I hike alone quite a bit for this column. And when I’m on the trail by myself, I like to play little mental games. For one, I ...

A young man who opened fire on a group of people on the Cowles Mountain trail was sentenced to one year in jail and two years ...

See Cowles Mountain from a new perspective on the Barker Way Trail loop This 3.5-mile loop at Cowles Mountain follows a mix of three unique trails and takes hikers to the highest peak in the city ...

A young man who opened fire on a group of people on the Cowles Mountain trail in San Carlos was sentenced Thursday to one ...

If popularity is any indication of quality, then the Cowles Mountain trail from the staging area at the intersection of Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road is among the best in San Diego, if not the ...

Best Time To Hike Cowles Mountain Trail Cowles hiking trail is a year-round experience, so it can be enjoyed regardless of the season. That said, especially in the summer, it’s essential to take ...

The return is just over 3 miles, with the first leg to Cowles Mountain a mostly upward hike of 1.6 miles, then a descent for about 1.5 miles back to the trailhead on Golfcrest and Navajo Road.

“The views keep me coming back.” Cowles Mountain, pronounced “kohls,” is named after George Cowles, a prominent ranching pioneer from the 1800s El Cajon valley.

Cowles Mountain was the perfect billboard to advertise Aztec pride. It all started when a group of 12 students brought a crazy idea to the president of the university.

Well-trod Cowles Mountain, one of the region's most popular hiking trails, will be closed two months for trail restoration and repairs beginning Monday, March 25.

The family told 10News their 4-year-old dog, Hogan, collapsed as they were hiking up Cowles Mountain Friday.