Santiago Peak

Not my favorite hike but got it done. Had to share to road with off road vehicles (trucks, jeeps & dirt bikes) didn’t realize we

Offroading fun

There is one kind of hiking that I am not fond of, hiking on active roads. Unfortunately, Santiago Peak is one of these. To offset

Peak #11/12 for me. Santiago is my least favorite of them all. Important to note that the Holy Jim Trail is still very closed, and

We left very early and had cool weather and shade on the way up. Started back down before noon to more heat and less shade.

Today I summited Santiago Peak (aka the highest point in Orange County)! For this hike, the road leading to the trailhead is incredibly rocky and