Double Peak Summit View – Double Peak loop from Lake San Marcos

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Double Peak Summit View – Double Peak loop from Lake San Marcos

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14,161

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Double Peak Summit View – Double Peak loop from Lake San Marcos

02:47

22.1km

740m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.65 km

Lake San Marcos

Lake

8.01 km

Double Peak Summit View

Highlight • Summit

Double Peak Park marks the top of Double Peak and provides pretty sweet panoramic views from the top of the 1,646-foot summit. The trails reaching the top of the mountain can be pretty tough and are true "mountain trails."

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8.08 km

Double Peak

Highlight • Summit

Double Peak is an exposed mountain with great views. Typical views include Santa Ana Mountains, Camp Pendleton, the Palomar Mountains, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. On a very clear …

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13.0 km

Discovery Lake

Highlight • Lake

Discovery Lake is the focal point of Discovery Park. There are picnic areas and a restroom near the water, and there are a bunch of trails that weave around the hillside that leave from the lake.

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13.1 km

Discovery Lake and Trails

Highlight • Lake

Discovery Trail circumnavigates Discovery Lake, there is also a small park and community center. Hikes can also start from here to go up to peaks like Double Peak. The park …

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17.2 km

Cerro de las Posas

Highlight • Summit

18.5 km

Cerro de las Posas

Highlight • Summit

Cerro de las Posas Peak in San Elijo Hills offers stunning vistas of the surrounding southern California landscape. This prominent peak attracts runners and hikers with its challenging trails and rewards them with breathtaking views.

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