Tag: Sitton Peak

Beautiful views, not heavily trafficked, easy to follow trail, and warmer weather.

The weather was perfect. Got to the trailhead around 8:30. Took my nephew and I 4hrs 35 min to complete the trail. The view was…

Great hike! The last 1/4 to half mile was very difficult but worth the views from the peak. We sat and fueled up and took…

I always enjoy the last 1/4 mile scramble to Sitton Peak! In fact, this scramble is why I now prefer collapsing trekking poles over folding…

Good trail run. Last part steep.

Nice easy route for beginners or trail running. Final stretch is unmarked and overgrown – but that’s what makes it fun!! Beautiful day, great trails,…

It was and awesome day for a fall hike. There was 20% chance of rain so I took my chance. Nice and cool to start…

6th, Sitton Peak Truck Trail is 6th Hike for 6 pack of Peaks 2020 challenge

Started the hike at 7AM and plenty of parking.  On the way to the trailhead I hit some drizzle on Ortega Highway but for the…

The Sitton Peak hike offers great 360 views of the Santa Ana Mountains, San Diego County, Orange County, and Catalina on a clear day.  Sitton Peak…

Still pretty hot, we started at 7:45 and it was relatively comfortable for most of the way up. The last .5 mi or so is…

This one was a little rough.  I wasn’t feeling my best.   I was having lower back issues but decided if I took it slow I…

So happy to be out on the trails! They were closed for awhile due to fires. Perfect weather and beautiful view at the top. Only…

Felt easy after doing strawberry peak ! Beautiful serene hike. Woke up at 4:30 to start early and beat the heat. Began the trail at…

Excellent hike. A few bugs.

It was fairly cool when we started at 7am, but it sure warmed up quick!  The scramble to the summit got our heart rates up,…

Closing out my 6th but not final peak, this hike has plenty of shrubbery along the trail which is pretty cool and keeps a good…

It was a great hiked

This hike was very special because it is the first time that I do the 6 peaks challenge !!! and with sitton I finished my…

It was a hot day!  We hit the trail about 8:30 and by the we got back to the truck, it was in the low…

It was very fun. It is a very mild hike that’s very easy for most hikers. It was still very fun and you should go…

not a lot of traffic .  I hike with a group  pretty  easy , till the last 1 mile steep incline.   Ran into big…

Bring a head net. Bugs were annoying but with the head net they didn’t bother me as much as they did with my partner. Otherwise…

Started our hike early warm up at San Juan Loop trail for 2. 5 miles then headed to the Bear canyon trailhead to Sitton .,…

I started hiking at 6:45 and it got warm fairly quickly. I encountered lots of annoying bugs in a few locations. Thankfully I had my…

I started hiking at 6:45 and it got warm fairly quickly. I encountered lots of annoying bugs in a few locations. Thankfully I had my…

The hike itself was fun, but the temperature wasn’t. I recommend doing this hike early in the am or when the weather is a little…

There were rattlesnake signs everywhere so I was pretty paranoid for the entire hike. I never saw one, which… pro and con. I focused more…

Up at 3:45am, headed out…started at sunrise and it was a tad cooler. This weeks heat wave is hitting us-was hot on the way down.…

Went for Sitton Peak since the LA area was off limits due to some fires. Easy moderate hike considering it was 100 degrees outside. Part…

With Mt Wilson closed, I decided to venture out to Orange County for better air quality. Started at the San Juan Loop trailhead at 6am…

Aug 15, 2020 Elevation: 3,273 ft Total Elevation gain: 2,050 ft Total Distance: 10 miles Early start to beat the heat. Spectacular sunrise over Lake…

There’s this place called the Candy Store just by the trailhead and the whole time back I was looking forward to a refreshing drink! I…

Started the hike at about noon and finished a little before 5pm Definitely stop at the candy store for some sweets very nice lady that…

My personal opinion this hike was awful! The view is mediocre the bugs were so annoying you honestly need a face net. We started our…

Very nice hike! Very glad we started early as it got warm pretty quickly. Not too many people on the trail, which was very nice.…

started at 5am and was great weather. The descent was hot and pretty exposed most of the way but overall great hike!

Slightly over grown but overall easy to follow.. someone stole the sign at the peak?! 🙁 easy hike but the last mile was a nice…

This was definitely a hike that made me question why in the world i even like hiking, the last 0.3 miles before reaching the peak…

Arrived at the trailhead at around 6:31 AM. Parking wasn’t crowded, only a handful of cars, I assume they had gotten an earlier start. Beginning…

Very hot day. Got too late a start, 9am and brought not enough water(1 liter).  92 degrees for the hike back.  The scramble at the…

I had a list of all SoCal peaks. I did all research on all of them , like how high are they, how long the…

10 mile hike with lots of bugs.

Was fun Hike 10 miles in 4 hours

Was fun Hike 10 miles in 4 hours

We arrived at the trailhead at 5:30 a.m. to try and beat the heat… it’s a good thing we did, when we finished at 11:00…

We started the hike at 0530 to beat some of the heat but on the way down it was pretty hot already and lots of…

We started the hike at 6:30a to avoid the heat.  It was still crazy hot! We only passed a handful of people on our way…

Trail relatively well maintained trail until the last 1/4 miles.  A steep ascent on a washed out rutted trail.   Center portion of hike was…

This hike nearly ended my hiking for me. I learned some valuable lessons this day and was thankful to be able to learn them and…

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just Sitton there. Will Rogers This is a dangerous trail, do…

Hiking an almost completely exposed Sitton Peak (and Bear Ridge) near Lake Elsinore in 102°F was certainly not ideal… but with that slight discomfort came…

The hike wasn’t too hard the extreme heat made it challenging. Make sure to take enough water during the summer.

Super hot day! Over 100 degrees.

Newbie mistake of taking my little dog with me hiking in a hot day. Trail started fine early morning but within 2-3 hrs the lack…

I loved this hike it was moderate at the beginning very shaded. When you got towards the topwe didn’t know whether to go right or…

Started the trail about 630a. Only 2 other cars in the parking lot. The trail was a nice little workout as usual. There were 2…

Fantastic day, hiking with my friend, no body on the trail we had the mountain to ourselves. Very nice and peaceful. We saw a few…

Quick 4 hour hike to complete the round trip on Sitton peak.  There was prior confusion on whether this trail & parking lot was open. …

The profile picture for this hike is pretty much the summit area.  It’s boulders.  This was very easy for most of the hike however the…

We started in clouds on an overcast day and by the time we were finished, it was sunny and hot. The hike would have been…

We started in clouds on an overcast day and by the time we were finished, it was sunny and hot. The hike would have been…

This was my 2nd peak of the 6 Peak Challenge. The last 1/2 mile up was a bit challenging for me because some of the…

The trail was in great condition except for when you are the first hikers of the morning…be prepared for spider webs! The views were amazing…

We arrived at the trail at 6:00 am. The trail is a moderate incline for most of the way. The last under a mile is…

This was a first time hike to Sitton Peak. A bit of a late start getting up this morning coupled with the hour plus drive…

Bugs… Hot… Enjoyed summiting Sitton with family and friends.  Harder than it needed to be with the heat and exposure.  But, it’s done now!

This was my husband’s first time bagging a peak and I think he caught the bug! The trail was 90% easy, but the last push…

Cloudy day

I started just after 7:30 under the typical “June Gloom”, my good friends Susie Kara and Gail Welch joined me on what was to be…

This was my first big hike, my husband and I just discovered the 6 peak challenge and I was excited to try my first one…

Started at 630 AM and minimal cars were on the roadside parking.  The parking lot itself was locked.  Use the restroom in the parking lot…

Great weather!

First solo hike. Loved the alone time. Met some really nice people on the trail although one trail runner did startle me with his stealthy…

Horse flies were out in mass and parking lot closed but still a great way to spend the day with friends.

The Parking lot at the Bear Canyon Trailhead is still closed. We found a spot on Ortega Hwy to park, but very dangerous to cross…

Parking was closed so we parked on a small space with some other 4-5 cars.  Clear and warm day. Beautiful hike.

Of the 12 peaks I completed in last years SoCal challenge, Sitton Peak was my 2nd least favorite. So when my wife planned this hike…

Trail was clear. Very little shade. No parking.

Parking lot was still closed but plentiful on the side road. Quite a few hikers noted. Trail was in good condition. Know that we share…

I always like this hike. Seemed to be more crowded then I have ever seen.

This hike was absolutely beautiful.  My husband and I approached this hike in two different ways so I can say this trail is moderately challenging…

Beautiful morning for a hike! We hit the trails at 6am to beat the heat and find a parking place since the lot is still…

My first time up Sitton Peak and it was perfection!  The company, the climb and the challenge all made this hike enjoyable and unforgettable!

Nice, moderate hike with plenty of foliage to enjoy! The top half mile up is steep with plenty of scree, but all is worth it…

A few women from the Wander Women hiking group did this as a training hike for Cucamonga peak we plan to do next month.  The…

keeping this short and sweet since i’m late posting it… this was my first significant hike since Covid-19 quarantine. felt amazing to be back on…

Trail conditions were great and barely saw anybody else on the Covid 19 social distancing issue. Hiked with adult daughter, and it seemed that we…

This’s a 10miles hike out and back with 2100ft elevation gain. We started @0705 with moving time of 4:07. The summit was pretty crowded with…

Perfect weather for hiking Sitton Peak! The trailhead parking lot across from the Candy Store (as well as street parking in front of the Candy…

Beautiful hike , would do again but with bug spray 🙂

Should have started earlier, was warm by the time I got halfway up, but great hike. Enough of a breeze to cool down, lots of…

Hot out that day.  Drank 2 liters of water in the 3 hour loop.  Made it just under 3 hours in total.

Weather was perfect! We heard a rattlesnake up on a bush. Tough climbing up with a lot of loose gravel and sand. Coming down it’s…

A glorious day filled with sunshine & laughter and we hiked a peak to boot. ⁣ ⁣ Ten miles, out and back, roughly 2,100 feet…

Sitton Peak, off of the Ortega Highway, is a beautiful peak in the heart of the Santa Ana range.  This 9.2 mile hike is notorious…

As most already know parking lot is closed, had to park on the road. Beautiful hiking day, we encountered about 2 other couples. Not bad.…

We had to get out of the house for a few hours.  we are both familiar with the canyon so we decide to go for…

This was a beautiful and easy hike up until the last couple hundred of feet.  The parking lot was closed so we had to park…

Never imagined such a beautiful hike near Lake Elsinore, but then again I’m not familiar with this part of OC. Lovely hike, gorgeous day, we…

Perfect hike.

This was our last hike before the trail closed. So much for social distancing. This was most people that I’ve seen on the trail. The…

Last hike before shut downs

This was such a beautiful hike with beautiful views.  10 miles round trip.  Clearly marked trail, lots of options.  Lots of trails so follow your…

Great weather, hard hike

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…

Beautiful 360 degree views

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…

There was only a 20 percent chance of rain that day. Once on the trail, the rain became heavier. I definitely suggest to always take…

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…

I went to this hike Wednesday morning, started the hike at 8:00AM and it took us 3 hours and 50 minutes to complete the hike.…