McGinty (SDC #96, 2183′) • map • directions

It had been sprinkling on and off the day that Anna and I had planned to hike Mt. McGinty. We had both left work a few hours early to grab this peak mid-week and were hoping the weather would hold. We found the small dirt parking lot on Jamul Drive and began hiking under gray skies. 

We followed the trail for just under a half mile before taking a sharp right to get onto the south ridge, which would lead us all the way to the summit. Luckily the weather stayed clear enough to appreciate the opening views. 

Not wanting to push our luck, we spent just a few minutes on top, getting our headlamps out for just the last mile back to the car. This would be a good one to return to midday sometime..