San Diego CA

Cell Coverage on Potato Chip Rock Trail

Popular San Diego hike to a famous thin rock formation photo spot.

Trail Stats

Length 7.5 miles
Difficulty hard
Elevation Gain 2000 ft
Peak Elevation ~12000 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon Fair
AT&T Fair
T-Mobile Poor

Our Recommendation

Verizon has the best coverage here, though service may be spotty. Consider downloading offline maps.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps as a backup
  • Service may be available at trailhead and summit
  • Don't rely on cell service for navigation

Recommended Gear

Stay connected and safe on trails with limited coverage

Garmin inReach Mini 2

Satellite communicator for SOS and messaging anywhere on Earth

Check Price

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

Affordable satellite messaging that works with your smartphone

Check Price

Gaia GPS Premium

Download offline topo maps before you lose service

Get Gaia GPS