Tag: Sitton Peak

The hike was great! Parts of the trail were a little muddy but overall, it was doable. The sign was still at the peak. And…

Good vibes with friends & family & my brother’s first hike/ summit ⛰️! Kicking it off with shots of @los_sundays Tequila on a Sunday to…

#6!! Good hike. Bringing poles were a good idea. Last half mile or so was very steep, narrow, and the trail was eroded. Views were…

360 degree views from Laguna Beach to San Jacinto. Loved seeing the Pacific Ocean and the snow topped mountains from afar. Trail was semi-shady. One…

The trail was hard packed for the most part with a couple muddy sections from the recent rains. The scramble to the peak is always…

Fun!

Met a fellow teacher on extended break due to Coronavirus for this long but fairly easy hike!  Last ascent (upon diverging from the truck trail)…

Sitton Peak is a beautiful trail, as long as the rain doesn’t come! We parked and were thrilled with ample parking, potty and easy to…

With all the madness goin on with the corona virus we decided to get away in the mountains away from big crowds away from fights…

Start really early and had the holder trail to ourselves

Cool weather.  Not a lot of people.  Good hike!  Very “foresty.”  Last 1/4 mile very difficult – bring poles for up and down.  Well worth…

Great weather, no bugs, no snakes!

It was a perfect day for a hike. Low 60s for most of it but Gusty colder winds at the summit so make sure to…

Not a very hard trail until the last mile to the summit; steep and rocky.  Totally 360 breathtaking views !  Narrow trail in some sections.…

Last half a mile is straight up!  Good training hike.

The last 1/2 mile was a killer!

Headed out on the trail around 7am. The first two miles were a breeze. We approached some cool looking trees, then made a right and…

Started off in the drizzle and by the time we got to the peak the skies opened up to beautiful sunshine. Perfect weather, perfect temps…

WTF was up with that last stretch of the trail??? At least that was a good workout. Knocked it out in 3hr 43min

It’s not Spring yet, but that didn’t stop the wildflowers from blooming. There were many different ones that were purple, red, orange, yellow and white.…

First, I might add that if you are parking in the lot for Chiquita Falls, do be sure to cross over Ortega Highway and start…

Weather was nice, a little bit cold when we started, it was sunny past 9am, trail is marked good, it was pretty easy for the…

Weather was beautiful. 70’s and sunny. We started at 8:25am and done around 1:40pm.  We were able to see the ocean and Catalina at the…

Great 1st Peak. Gorgeous weather today for this hike, great views!

The Sitton Peak hike was absolutely gorgeous!  The manzanita was in bloom and their flowers were so adorable!  The trail is in a beautiful coastal…

I love this peak. It’s a great peak if you’re starting out the challenge (IMO). Beautiful views at the top if you are lucky to…

The hike follows a mountain wash, enjoyable trail, steep boldering at top.  White blossoming bushes, brightened the scenery.

First Peak of 2020, Ohana Hikers and I ventured out to Sitton Peak. It was a wonderful day to challenge ourselves and embrace California’s crazy…

First Peak Ever!!! And it wasn’t Easy…lol..I like hot sunny hikes…it was Rainy, Cloudy, Windy and Cold!!! Brrrrr…..This was a Definite challenge for me, the…

Trail to scramble was well maintained. Weather was cool and misty. I wouldn’t recommend this trail in the middle of summer. Exposed. Last 1/4 mile…

This was my first peak of the year! I got there around 5:45 am it was pitch dark and cold. I did experience winds and…

Overcast most of the hike.  Raining in spurts as we near the peak.  At the peak it was very windy, cold and showered.  Trails near…

Decided what a better day to spend my Leap Year with a fantastic HIKE!!! I had an absolutely great time exploring and climbing as well…

Great hike with great friends! Last bit is tough but otherwise an easy, gradual climb.

It was a chilly 46 degree morning when we got started. Quickly began to feel warm and sun was shining. The hike had some shady…

Arrived here at sunrise, and enjoyed the sights & sounds on this beautiful trail. With the lush greenery and blooming flowers, it already felt like…

It was perfect weather for this hike, loved the trees and wilderness in this hike.

The weather yesterday was so unlike the last time we tackled Sitton Peak last week, during the super bloom saga. While it was warm and…

My friend told me about this peaks challenge. We really enjoy hiking so I decided why not challenge myself further.  We decided to start out…

Although we had clouds the entire hike it was nice to see all the sparkling water drops on the foliage and flowers starting to show…

Easy hike

Cloud galore and very cold 🥶 but always happy to hike

Great weather, lots off people hiking today, muddy trails cause of rain

A little muddy, but otherwise gorgeous! Overcast and cool, so it felt easy. I was slower than the rest of my group who said there…

A nice, overcast day for a hike!  

Cold and Crisp day on our hike to Sitton Peak. Always a great time bonding with the trail sisters. Ran into people on the trails…

Day was overcast and cool and we came across several groups of people, however the trail never crowded. The rain from the day before left…

Great Sunday hiking with a group of 5. Brisk cool temps with warm spots on an overcast day. Nice hiking weather. Compact trail with areas…

Hiked this the day after rain. Started early in the morning so it was still quite wet and the cloud cover was thick. Trail was…

Nice hike

First peak of the 6 pack of peaks challenge.  Sign up yesterday and wanted to get my first hike in ASAP. Of course it’s the…

This was a good hike, overall I felt the trail was fairly easy until the last ½ mile to the summit where it became much…

Great day.  Beautiful and clear all the way to the coast.

We started early @ 7:00 am. It was perfect weather. The trail was well marked until the the summit. All trails worked well.

We hiked in President’s Day. It was a beautiful clear and crisp day. We started our hike at 7 AM and it was 38 degrees.

Hike isn’t too bad until you reach the last 0.5 miles.

It was a perfect hike, Weather was perfect just make sure to take plenty of water .

Surprisingly crowded. Not overly difficult. 2:15 to summit, 30 kicking it, 2 down

Sitton Peak is a beautiful and pretty easy hike for 4 of the 5 miles.  The last mile is rough…with some crawling to get to…

Pretty easy hike considering all the training we got from the higher peaks. Slow gradual elevation until the last mile. Pretty steep. I’m more worried…

Hot day!

It was a great hike, the weather was perfect.

It was cold started about 6:50am. Beautiful day it warmed up fast. Not too hot. Steep going up to summit it’s a slippery scramble so…

It was a gorgeous day to start the 2020 Challenge.  Fun to meet up on the trail with hikers previously met on other peaks.

Completed this hike in 3 hours with an interesting summit.  As I got to the top I saw someone standing there and then realized they…

Spent Valentine’s Day hiking up to Sitton Peak! The weather was absolutely perfect for hiking, and the hike itself was very moderate, only gaining difficulty…

Rain or shine we were tackling this hike today.  When we started it was just a sprinkle that got harder off/on along the trail.  But…

Rainy day hike made this trail a bit slick. Started off around 8 am with a light mist and ended up a full downpour about…

My dad was a little upset because the road was close and his group hike had to be cancel but after we drove through a…

We started walking my friend and I at almost 10 am it was a good walk the road was very well maintained the perfect weather…

Beautiful day. We started at 730am. No bugs. Not too crowded. Earned our super bowl food. Took us 4 hours round trip. That last bit…

#4! ✅ Another warm winter day! Started early before everyone summited.  4 hrs 10 minutes for the 9.8 miles we did

Well the hike started on a nice cool morning, perfect for hiking. Great trail conditions, maybe a few to many gullies, watch your step you…

Beautiful day today! It was cool and clear on the summit at 7:45 am- definitely worth the early start. We could see out to Catalina…

Nice 10 mile hike! Easy trail, the last climb to the peak was hard, be careful coming down. Took 4 hours round trip, with my…

Fabulous Saturday morning hike with my friends.  The weather was clear and temperature-wise was btw low-high 70s.  Once you’re at the summit, the view is…

Beautiful weather…clear view of the ocean from the top of Sitton Peak…Had a little picnic at summit with the family…a great day hike.

Easy stroll through the canyon, tjis was my second try as the first i was not even able to find the trail. Now I know…

beautiful day

First peak of the 2020 Southern California Challenge. My first hike with 3H. A great group of hikers and a fun hike. Beautiful, warm day!…

Began hike at roughly 6:30am with Enoch and Mike.  Sun was up on the horizon and temperature was about 44 degrees.  Trail was undulating with…

We got to the parking lot a little before 7 a.m. and there were plenty of parking.  There weren’t that many people on the trail…

My first peak for 2020 and this challenge!  The last section to reach the peak is a challenge, but doable with the right mindset! Thankfully,…

This hike was was a group hike with 3H (Hiking-for-Health-and-Happiness). This group hike with was different from the usual hike to Sitton Peak in that…

Started at Bear Canyon trailhead at 630am to beat the heat. Beautiful day, nice weather and awesome views at the top.

Beautiful but warm Southern California day. We took an extended route to the peak, adding a few extra miles to this great trail

Great easy hike with a pretty steep last .6 mile to peak. Weather was great. Only saw 4 people on the way back

Arrived at 715am.  Trail good shape.  Warmed up in the sun.  brunch at the peak.  Great views.  Easy Peasy, out in 4.3 hours of hiking.

My first peak of 2020. Weather was perfect and trail was is good shape. The last mile is STEEP, but getting to the top is…

It was a beautiful hike open cold in the morning hot coming down. Not bad on the bugs. Best thing was I met so many…

Today was our first peak of the year! I hiked Sitton Peak last year in June and pretty much almost collapsed from the heat and…

Lovely hike. Very shady. I liked the incline/decline proportion. It was not all incline on the way up. Worth the night hike to watch the…

Perfect day for a hike.  ~40 degrees at start but warmed up quickly.  Last mile to summit a bit technical, but not too difficult.

We had a very foggy drive toward the hike, but we rose above the fog when arriving at the trail head. The fog cleared and…

Awesome day!!!

Awesome weather today. Very crowded.

Bright sunny day, cool enough still. Began our hike around 1000 in the morning and hit the peak by 1200. The walk is pleasant and…

It’s been awhile since I’ve hiked more than 5 miles so this was a little bit challenging for me. First 3/4 up I was fine…

Great first hike of the Six Pack of Peaks! First three miles are relatively flat, with the steepest climbs in the last three quarters of…

The trail is very scenic and well marked. Way in the distance you can see snow capped mountains. The trail is not too bad except…

The trail was very simple to follow, with staked signs along the way.  It was busy, with a couple groups being 20+ people, and many…

That was my first hike and it was definitely a challenge. That scramble to the top is no joke! But the weather was nice and…

The trail was easy to follow. Reactively easy till the last 3/4 mile than it becomes a super steep scramble over rocky terrain to the…

Great weather. Very crowded summit. Of course I got there with 40 or so in the hiking club I’m in. Some litter. Generally moderate hike.

Our party of 14 arrived at 6am this morning, 38 degrees! We split up into smaller groups depending on pace, I was toward the back…

Nice long first hike.

Hiked Sitton Peak with Heritage Hiking Club.  Trail in good shape except for the last bit below the peak.  It has gullies from erosion and…

It was a beautiful day for a hike and we weren’t the only ones to think so. As it is “winter,” we headed out later…

Great day for hiking

Perfect time to go. Before it warms up.  Clear day, the view was great. A trail I frequent because it’s close to home.

Trail was in good condition. Slightly damp still from the rain last week. Weather was nice and overcast 55-65 degrees. Great hike overall. Lots of…

Started at 6:50 am, no headlamp needed. Parking lot is across the street from trailhead. Be careful crossing the busy Ortega Hwy. First 4 miles,…

Sitten peak was my hardest peak because at the end it was absolute hell.

Great day hiking with my family.  Trail was in fine condition, no issues.  Met some nice people along the way.

Not a lot of shade, so I’m glad it was a partly cloudy day. A bit of a scramble near the top but you’ll be…

Too cloudy to see the ocean but still had nice views.  Great little hike with a certain Stones song running through my head.

getting there at around 7 in the morning gave us decent cloud cover from the sun for most of the hike. I did it with…

It was a nice day for a hike. Great views from the top and not too cold. The trail was clearly marked until the last…

Sitton Peak was the first hike in the Six Peak challenge! Great hike…poles and good hiking shoes near the peak…little steep…I did make it up…

Perfect weather ! This hike was most challenging at the end for your final climb to the peak.            

Awesome hike! Heavily trafficked! Weather was perfect, a warm 70 degrees. I felt energized and happy!!

Good hike!

Perfect 72 degree day to hit Sitton!  Lots of peakers out there today! Only a few muddy areas, otherwise hard pack .  A great day.

Went with a group of 9! At the peak Hazel did a headstand!! My peak pic is.much more sedate..but I wish I could have done …

For the most part this trail is pretty smooth up until the last couple miles where you will rock scramble a bit. The trail head…

Sittin’ on Sitton Peak with Friends! This So Cal hike is a perfect half-way meeting spot between LA & SD. Kicking off our 2020 Six…

What a great way to start the challenge. Went with the closest first… just to warm up. Lovely start just before 7am and had the…

My group and I started on the trail around 11ish, after a short trip to the Candy Store for some snacks. We started at a…

Great day on Sitton Peak

10 mile, 4.5 hour hike at Sutton Peak this morning. Not a shabby hike until the end, where 1.7 miles feels more like 5… steep…