El Capitan County Preserve - Warrior Hike Challenge
BE A WARRIOR AND SUPPORT THE WARRIOR HIKE CHALLENGE!
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the San Diego County Parks Society, is hosting the bi-annual Warrior Hike Challenge, scheduled on the Saturday before Memorial Day and Veterans Day! The Challenge is an adventure that explores the steep ups and downs of El Cajon Mountain and is designed to test the physical and mental stamina of our active duty and retired military personnel, their families, and supporters.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with traffic control, check-in participants, promote hydration and sun protection, encourage participants at celebration stations along the trail (don't worry, we will transport you to and from the stations), and then help pack up after the event. Remember, pack it in, pack it out!
You may serve part of the day or all of it! Shifts include:
- 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, layered clothes, and protection from the sun. Bring water and be ready to celebrate the Warriors!
Volunteer parking is across the street at Oakoasis County Preserve, 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Check-In and Event is at the trailhead in El Capitan County Preserve, 13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road, Lakeside, CA 92040. (Across the street from Oakoasis County Preserve.)
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 6:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |