The 2 mile hike (4 RT) is off hwy 67 at Mt Woodsen road south 9f Ramona. Park just off the hwy for free. Hike as early as possible to avoid summer heat.
A short route is possible. It's up the back side starting from the 67 close to the fire station. A rough addres is: 16310 CA-67, Ramona, CA 92065. Start early as it gets hot on the mountain and there is no shade nor water.
There are two routes as you know. The shorter route is off Hwy 67 as Adam & Glenn said earlier. The cross street is Mt. Woodson Road. The entrance is marked and is approx 100 ft East of the cross street. It will take approx 1 hour to walk up to potato chip rock and most likely a hour wait in line for pictures if you start after 10am. I recommend start at 8am or earlier to avoid the picture line and heat
I'm not sure what the short trail is called. The Mt. Woodson trail is 8 miles round trip. Hiking in summer is usually best in the morning so it isn't too hot on your way up. Starting by 8AM should keep you cool until the descent at least.
Enter Lake Poway in your Google Maps. That is where the trailhead begins.
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