# Cowles Mountain > Rocky trails lead to a peak with 360-degree panoramic views of city skyline and coastline. The hike features a steady incline and some scrambling, attracting many hikers, especially during cooler times. Space at the summit allows for rest and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CowlesMountain1 - Address: Cowles Mountain, San Diego, California, United States ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 ## What people say - "The scenic views from the top offer an amazing 360-degree panorama of San Diego." - "I enjoyed the amazing 360-degree view from the top." ## Good to know - Plan for at least 90-100 minutes for the round trip hike. - Bring plenty of water, especially on hot summer days. - The trail can get crowded, especially on weekends. - Hiking is best in the early morning or cooler months. - Expect some scrambling on the rocky sections of the trail. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.