***Apologies something has come up for Mr. Major and he cannot lead the hike today : ( ….It’s a beautiful day and hike, please go if you can!! If this hike is too far a drive, another great option is to hike both south and north fortuna mountains which would make it also nearly 6 miles. Again that trailhead starts at the end of Clairemont Mesa Blvd….***

Whether you prefer to swim, bike, hike or run, all OTA 8th graders should be staying as active as possible prior to our visit to Yosemite National Park. So far we have had a great ride with Jesse out to Dog Beach and back, a 4+ mile hike with Lupe & Conor, and a nice 2-3 mile run with Sofia, Angelina & Lupe. For our next hike, any and all students are welcome to join The Majors to hike one of San Diego’s best trails, Iron Mountain.

The length estimate varies but essentially its at least 6 miles with a 1000ft elevation gain. We’ll leave at 10 am and since it’s generally between 3-4 hours of hiking time, we’re planning on bringing lunch to eat at the top of the mountain. If you have any further questions please call or text Mr. Major at 619-916-8384. Oh and bring sunscreen and plenty of water!