
Iron Mountain Trailhead offers steep trails with rocky summits and sweeping San Diego County panoramas — great for sunrise/sunset panoramas, wildflower carpets in spring, and clear-day city/island telephoto shots. Trail is moderately strenuous; parking at the small lot off CA‑67 (can fill on weekends) — arrive early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Best light: golden hour for rim-lit ridges and long shadows; winter/early spring for clearer air and wildflowers after rains. No special permits for dayh

Iron Mountain Trailhead offers steep trails with rocky summits and sweeping San Diego County panoramas — great for sunrise/sunset panoramas, wildflower carpets in spring, and clear-day city/island telephoto shots. Trail is moderately strenuous; parking at the small lot off CA‑67 (can fill on weekends) — arrive early on weekdays to avoid crowds. Best light: golden hour for rim-lit ridges and long shadows; winter/early spring for clearer air and wildflowers after rains. No special permits for dayh