Not a bad place to indoor boulder and for the Groupon deal of $28 for 2 weeks, you really cant beat…read morethat! Staff are super nice, helpful and welcoming. From the person on the phone to the guy who got me all checked in. I think I have been spoiled by being in some of the best climbing gyms all over so at this point in my climbing journey, I have some comparisons. The entire place felt a bit dated and could use a face-lift. It reminds me of PRG back in Phoenix. Women's locker room needs a code to get in and its just really bare bones. Lots of lockers for your use (bring a lock), some showers available but its no frills. This place doesn't have air con and it was hot to climb today. I was sweating a good amount but did clear some V3s, so that was cool! I like climbing when its bit cooler so my hands aren't sweaty. There are two climbover walls and another small wall in the back. The thing is you are also sharing space with top ropers, etc , so the space felt very cramped. But, with that said, lots of good route settings and I enjoyed figuring out some routes and did enjoy climbing over to the top. There are also yoga clases here M-Th at 7pm and some fitness machines. Easy parking outside which is a bonus. Ill come back again and even without groupon, but likely I wont get a membership to this place. Im still doing a lot of research on what I want in a climbing gym. I have a hard time committing to something when I have tried other stuff that I like better. Its like if you try on clothes at the store and the outfit you came in still looks better, dont buy those new clothes...

Vertical Hold in Poway is a great indoor rock climbing center. They have decent prices for…read moreadmission and reasonable equipment rental. The bathrooms were clean. The staff was very nice and happy to explain and answer any questions one might have. The one thing I wish I could change would be air conditioning indoors. That being said there were large fans positioned in doorways and toward the walls so it wasn't too bad. Upstairs there is a kids activity room with hold practices, a giant chalk wall and ping pong table. I really enjoyed my time here and would happily participate again.

The hike is brutal. The trailhead says 2.2 miles to the infamous Potato Chip Rock, but my watch…read moreclocked 1.9. And no, I didn't take any short cuts as there are no short cuts to take. This is a switchback hike to the summit, but at least it's paved. The parking at the base may seem a little sketchy, and it is. If you can't nab one of the 5 or so dirt spaces right in front of the trailhead entrance you basically have to park on the side of the road with cars flying by at 60+ mph. Bring lots of water. You'll need it, especially on a hot, dry summer day. But also be careful how much you drink. There are no bathrooms on the trail. When you reach the summit, stay right past all the sketchy buildings that leave you feeling like you're in a 1990s Bond film. The Potato Chip is about another 1/4 mile to the right. If you're brave enough to climb on top of it, it takes some maneuvering. I was not. There's a clearly visible crack in the rock. It looks like it's ready to fall downhill any day now - hopefully with nobody on it.

Having hiked the traditional route to the summit of Mount Woodson a few times, I decided to try the…read moreeastern ascent starting from Hwy 67 in Ramona. It's actually a paved service road. The distance was about 60% of the length with 1/3 more steepness than the western climb. You park your vehicle on the shoulder of the highway and then walk through a short dirt path before hitting the asphalt. There were numerous curves and turns, but your calves will definitely feel a burn as the elevation change was about 1200 feet over two miles. Watch out for the numerous potholes on the pavement. No body of water was visible on this route like when you walk around Lake Poway starting from that trailhead. Lots of rock formations and boulders dotted the side of the trail before you reached the top. After walking near all the radio and cell phone towers, I arrived at Potato Chip Rock. On the day I went, there were only two groups of hikers in front of me snapping photos and scaling on to the Chip. In the past, I have seen queues of 30-60 minutes to get an opportunity to climb on the rock and to snap pictures for social media postings of this famous local landmark. The time it takes to finish the ascent from this side can range from 45 minutes to an hour depending on how many breaks you take to catch your breath and rest. Therefore, the round trip up and down can be accomplished in less than two hours. That provided a great cardio workout over a total distance of 4.1 miles. I gave this backside trek to Potato Chip Rock a four star rating.

A great hike on the easy side of moderate! There are points of this hike where you do climb up some…read moresteps and rocks, but it's not strenuous if you have a decent baseline level of fitness. The thing I liked most about this hike is that even with elevation changes, you're not right next to a cliff to your side. As someone who is afraid of heights, I'm glad I was able to find a place I can get a workout in nature where I don't have to be scared the whole time. It was worth the drive from San Diego and I'd do it again.

I've done this trail a few times now. On my most recent visit, I picked a cloudy day in May since…read morethere's basically no shade on the entire trail. I started around 7:30am, and there were already a lot of people heading back down, probably people who came earlier to catch the sunrise. The trail itself is easy to moderate, well marked, and has really nice views both on the way up and on the way back down. Lots of parking in a big lot.

If you're thinking about hiking Mount Woodson trail aka the famous Potato Chip Rock--just know…read more.. your legs are about to file a formal complaint. This hike is a little over 7 miles (round trip) and definitely on the "hard but worth it" side, with steady climbs, and rocky steps that will have you questioning "who's idea was this?" For trail details, I'd suggest checking out Alltrails before you go. Things to know: the trailhead starts at Lake Poway Recreation Area and there's a $10 entrance fee. Weather can be unpredictable--our hike started wet and ended sunny, so dress smart. Bring plenty of water, good shoes with traction, and a snack to reward yourself at the top (you earned it). The trail is fairly well marked, but pro tip: take pics at each fork unless you enjoy "bonus miles" on the way down. At the summit, expect a line to snap that iconic photo. And yes--you'll need to do a tiny "jump" onto the rock... which suddenly turns very intimidating when it's your turn. Some people bail, but it's totally doable. Challenging, a little chaotic, and 100% one of my favorite hikes. Your calves won't forgive you--but your camera roll will.

I know this trail as potato chip rock!…read more We started the hike at 730am, ended at 11 All incline! There are a couple portable bathrooms along the trail. Beautiful view of the lake. Beautiful view of all SD on a clear day! Once you make it to the top you can take a picture on the chip! It's a little scary, but worth it just to say you did it! There's a 10 dollar parking fee. Bathrooms are clean. It's a very diverse park with lots to do!

I've been bringing my son here to My Gym for over 5 years now. When he was around 12 months old, I…read morestarted looking for a place that was a safe environment for him to learn and play alongside other kids. My Gym turned out to be PERFECT for this! All of the instructors he's had classes with over the years have been WONDERFUL! For the class with very young children, a parent participates in the class with their child. I LOVED doing this with my son. It was so fun, and I loved seeing him happy as he practiced new skills and refined his gross motor skills. He's currently enjoying "Ninja Training" class, which he thinks is a cool name. The kids do a warm up and then practice 2 different ninja obstacle courses led by 2 instructors, with play time and other activities throughout the class. Since the class is for kids around 1st grade, the parent's sit on the benches and get to watch. We had my son's 5th birthday party at MyGym, and it was so perfect! The instructors put together a party plan that included a lot of my son's favorite activities there, including playing "floor is lava" to the music of Super Mario video games, & riding on the zip line! All the kids had a great time! We highly recommend having a birthday here for kids! Give My Gym a try with your kid(s). It's such a fun and safe environment for them to learn how to move and test their limits!

We had the absolute best time celebrating my daughter's birthday yesterday with Mr. Leonard and Ms…read more Rosie! As weekly class attendees, it was so special having two of our favorite instructors host her big day. They kept the energy high with super engaging games that got all the kiddos involved, and handled all the setup and teardown seamlessly. They truly made everything effortless for us so we could just enjoy the moment. Thank you both so much!

A trail that isn't meant for sight seeing and fun. This trail is definitely meant for sport. 12…read moremiles out & back you get little downtime as you will be engaged on your hike to the peak, as well as your hike back to the parking lot. The Lot does open at 8am but many hikers park on the side of the road. Start early, definitely before sunrise, the sun will definitely become a factor. Pack more water than expected. Temperature's do rise fast and there is little shade. Please wear proper hiking shoes as there are parts of the trail have a lot of loose rocks. Hiking poles are definitely a plus. I recommend using the weather app to know what kind of weather you will be in the day of your hike and so you could wear proper attire. The earlier you start your hike the better, stay safe!!

Completed the Memorial Day Warrior challenge and this mountain continues to be one of my favorite…read more It's is like a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs. I didn't take a lot of picture, but it was an absolutely gorgeous day... 73 degrees high. The rangers were out but I came too late to collect my badges. maybe next year. What a great event and it really brings together the local hiking community. Much thanks to the county of San Diego Parks! Please come and create your own adventure.

Beautiful views. Good amount of gain on a well maintained trail. 3.2 mi around the lake. Prefer…read moregoing in on the Northwest side of the lake loop. Small cafe at the trailhead/fish dock. No swimming allowed.

This review is for the Lake Poway Loop Trail, not for Mt. Woodson Trail which is 7.8 miles…read moreroundtrip. Lake Poway Loop Trail is a great easy hike! It's labeled as moderate but it is quite easy with only a few slight inclines. If you go clockwise on the loop and turn left on the trailhead, the beginning is more challenging than the end. There's not much shade on the trail so I suggest going in the morning or on a cooler day. There's views of the mountains and the greenery in the beginning and views of the lake on the second half of the trail. The trail itself is very well maintained with clean benches for seating, port-a potties, and a few trash cans along the way especially near the lake. $10 parking fee on weekends and holidays, but free on weekdays. When parking, walk towards the snack bar building and the boat rentals on the water and you'll see the start of the trailhead. It is 2.8 miles round trip and about one hour long. Dog friendly with dogs on leash.

Compare to the trampoline park in Miramar, I like this one a lot better. This trampoline park is…read morebigger, with a big obstacle course for older kids and a dedicated toddler part that's got a climbing area. And way less arcade games at the front. When we pay to go play at the trampoline park, I don't want my kids to get distracted by all the blinking arcade games. So I prefer this one over the one in Miramar. We came for a birthday party and the host reserved a dedicated room for the party. That was nice to have our own space. This place is popular for birthday parties because that same day, there were at least five other birthday parties and they have multiple parties at the second floor open space. It felt a little messy for the parties at the open space outside of the room. How do you know which table is for which party?

Very disappointing experience with the shift manager, Alyssa, especially regarding how a safety…read moreincident involving children was handled. While we were there, an incident occurred between two kids where one child was hit in the face. We were told to speak to Alyssa who's the shift manger on duty. Instead of helping us, she directed us to a website/phone number and repeatedly said she trusted her staff and that she had been told nothing happened. This became even more confusing when the staff present clarified that this was not what they had told her. What disappointed me most was the lack of concern or professionalism. She never asked whether the child was okay or whether any assistance was needed. Instead, she told us she did not like the way we were speaking to her. She may not have liked our accent, or communication style, but that should not prevent a manager from helping a customer appropriately--especially when the concern involves a child's safety. Ironically, her staff handled the situation much more professionally. Before we left, they followed up with us and offered to file an incident report. The entire experience felt disorganized and poorly handled, and it left us seriously questioning what procedures are actually in place when a child is injured. I would appreciate someone from upper management contacting me directly to review what happened and explain the proper procedure for handling incidents involving children. When parents trust a facility with their kids, we need to know that safety concerns will be taken seriously and handled with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate follow-up. There also needs to be proper training for managers and staff on incident reporting, communication, and how to respond when a child is hurt. Until we know this situation has been addressed and appropriate training is in place, it will be very difficult for us to feel comfortable trusting this facility with our kids again.

Permanently closed at this location and already replaced with a different business. Some coaches…read morenow do personal training and nutrition counseling on their own.

I love coming to Kickboxing because of the amazing coaches who make the class fun and painful at…read morethe same time. I met some of the best people at these classes and hope to have lifelong friendships. They not only inspire me but also push me to keep trying to do my best. The studio is really clean always and fun music to help me forget the pain.

Wonderful campground with lots of trees. Enjoyed a partial hookup that included electrical and…read morewater. Each site has a picnic bench and fire ring. Some have benches as well. Only one bathroom area but the family bathroom is spacious. The bathroom area also has huge wash tubs for cleaning pots and pans. Same area has the RV dump. Small pond about 0.1 mile from the east end of the park, can catch and release blue gill. Have to buy firewood at the ranger station. Only complaint was the noise. There were lots of kids screaming, crying and being unruly with parents doing nothing about it.

I did not stay here, but went to check it out for a future stay…read more The staff said we could drive thru and check it out. It is nice, looks like a good place to camp, but the sites are on top of each other and not what we are looking for so I probably will not stay there.