AIAP’s January 2026 Hike

The AIAP January Hike will be at Potato Chip Trail in Poway. For more information about this trail please visit here.

Meeting Time & Location:

We meet at Lake Poway by the picnic area at 7:15 AM and start promptly at 7:30 AM.

Hike Details:

This is a challenging 7.3-mile round-trip trail with rocky inclines and great views to the west and north. Along the way, we will see a variety of vegetation and landscapes. Near the top is a thin, rocky outcrop with photogenic views. 

Important Reminders:

Please note that non-Poway residents must pay a $10 parking fee to park at Lake Poway. Try to carpool or use outside parking.

Please bring enough water, breakfast to share, water and wear comfortable hiking boots. 

We will have breakfast at the end of the hike, in the picnic area.

Note: AIAP does not assume any responsibility for the safety and security of hikers, and shall not be held liable for any accident, injury, loss of property or damages as a result of joining the hiking event set up by AIAP. All hikers join the hiking events at their free will and assume all the accidental dangers of a hiking event, and shall not hold AIAP liable for any bodily, financial, or property damages.