How to drive the steep Camino del Aguila in California?

Camino del Aguila is a very steep road located in San Diego County, in the US state of California.

Camino del Aguila

Where is Camino del Aguila?

The road is located south of Escondido, in the southern part of California, within the Cleveland National Forest.

Is Camino del Aguila paved?

The road is fully paved yet partly broken, in very poor conditions. It comprises many curves, hairpin turns and very steep sections. The road ends at 500m above sea level.

How long is Camino del Aguila?

Starting from Highland Valley Road, the road is 1.6 miles (2.57km) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 827ft (254m) and the average gradient is 9,4%. 

Is Camino del Aguila open in winters? 

Set high in the Peninsular Ranges, the road is open year-round.