Rock Church Hiking Ministry

06/07/2026

Join us Saturday, June 27 at 3:45 p.m. as we journey to North Fortuna Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park. See the event listing for the deets.

06/06/2026

06/02/2026

Summer is just around the corner and we’re staying local in June with awesome adventures to Cowles Mountain on Sunday, June 14 and North Fortuna Mountain on Saturday, June 27. Saturday start times will be moving to the late afternoons for the summer. Join us for fun, fellowship and worship while journeying in God’s Creation.

05/30/2026

Summer hiking season is here! Join us Sunday, June 14, at 4:45 p.m. as we take on the backside of Cowles Mountain via the Barker Trail. Deets are in the event listing.

05/19/2026

Our latest adventure took us to San Marcos and the Double Peak Trail, which runs from Discovery Lake to Double Peak Park. And what an adventure it was!

The 4.75-mile journey started with sunny weather at Discovery Lake. By the time we reached Double Peak summit, the weather turned wintry with dark, cloudy skies and a bone-chilling, brisk wind that limited our time at the peak.

We switched gears, descended down the mountain and did our worship music set on a dock in Discovery Lake. It wound up being an awesome experience and we were joined by singing birds and unique-looking ducks.

05/11/2026

We broke free from May Gray and reveled in an awesome hike on the Santa Ysabel Nature Center Loop Trail. Despite temperatures that reached 81 degrees, we conquered five miles of hills, lifted our spirits with worship music, and celebrated the completion of our hike with sweet treats at the Julian Pie Company.

05/01/2026

Join us Sunday, May 17 for a hike to Double Peak in San Marcos. We will meet at Discovery Lake Park at 3:45 p.m. See the event listing for the deets.

05/01/2026

We've got a couple of good, challenging hikes coming up in May! On Saturday, May 9, we'll travel to the Santa Ysabel Nature Center for a Hike 'n Pie event - 4 miles of hiking followed by a visit to the Julian Pie Company. Next, we'll travel to Discovery Lake in San Marcos on Sunday, May 17, for a 4-mile adventure to Double Peak. You won't want to miss these adventures.

04/28/2026

Our April Sunday hike at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and Lake Poway was a great experience. The 6-mile journey allowed us to connect with God’s creation, challenge ourselves on steep hills, and find serenity during worship time overlooking the lake.

04/25/2026

If you are looking for quality hiking poles at a great price, head over to Costco and pick up a set of Cascade Mountain Carbon Fiber Trekking
Poles. I (Vinnie) have used these for years and they are strong, lightweight and support me in difficult terrain. They are a seasonal item, so pick up a pair before they are gone.