Sitton Peak
Cappie’s Scoop: One of my favorite hikes! The trail starts next to the candy store … ahhh the candy store where they have ice cream! The 3,273 ft peak has 360 views of the Santa Ana Mountains, San Diego County, Orange County, and Catalina on a clear day. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: There is a register at the start of the trail to sign in. Suggest you have a map handy as there are some trail junctions (mostly right turns). Stay on Bear Canyon Trail. Eventually you’ll reach 4 Corners, a great place to camp. The last 1/2 mile of the hike is steep and this is where a hiking pole is helpful.
Directions: Can also use address for Ortega Oaks Candy Store, 34950 Ortega Hwy, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Park in the lot ACROSS from the candy store. The trail begins right behind the candy store to the right side (if facing the store).
| Mileage (round trip) | 11 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Gain (in feet) | 2200 |
| Trailhead | 33.613000, -117.426895 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 5-6 |
| Exposure | Sunny and Shady |
| Scenery | Mountain Views, Forest |
| Facilities | Toilets in the parking lot. |
| Fees/Permits | California Adventure Pass or Interagency Annual Pass/America the Beautiful Pass (National Parks Pass). |
| More Info | https://socalhiker.net/hiking-sitton-peak-trail; https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/hiking-orange-county/sitton-peak-hike |
| Last Hiked | 3/24/2018, 3/24/2019 |
