Sitton Peak

Somewhere between a local trail run and a low altitude mountain run, Sitton Peak is a great local destination. 10 miles round trip and about 2500' gain with nice single track and a great view at the top.
IMG_0472 The trail starts at the Candy Store. The store is a life saver after a tough run!
The trail starts at the Candy Store. The store is a life saver after a tough run!
IMG_0449 A new wilderness area to explore...
A new wilderness area to explore...
IMG_0451 Surprisingly nice trail, and mostly single track.
Surprisingly nice trail, and mostly single track.
IMG_0452 The trail and terrain is varied enough to never get boring.
The trail and terrain is varied enough to never get boring.
IMG_0454 Lots of wide-open green views.
Lots of wide-open green views.
IMG_0455 The Four Corners trail junction. Actually, it seemed like 5 or 6 trails all converged here. These makeshift trail signs are a bit cheesy but very effective!
The Four Corners trail junction. Actually, it seemed like 5 or 6 trails all converged here. These makeshift trail signs are a bit cheesy but very effective!
IMG_0457 The view from Sitton Peak is amazing. I was definitely surprised. Definitely one of the best ocean views in Orange County. And it was a particularly clear day,...
The view from Sitton Peak is amazing. I was definitely surprised. Definitely one of the best ocean views in Orange County. And it was a particularly clear day,…
IMG_0461 A look down at Ortega Highway and out to the ocean.
A look down at Ortega Highway and out to the ocean.
IMG_0462 Looking Northwest to Santiago Peak.
Looking Northwest to Santiago Peak.
IMG_0464 The official Sitton Peak summit marker.
The official Sitton Peak summit marker.
IMG_0456 And the sign-in box.
And the sign-in box.
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IMG_0467 A great view of both San Gorgonio and San Jacinto.
A great view of both San Gorgonio and San Jacinto.
photo2 As I headed back down, I passed my Dad somewhere above Four Corners. Here's his picture of me running off.
As I headed back down, I passed my Dad somewhere above Four Corners. Here's his picture of me running off.
IMG_0469 Saw some horses, but no mountain bikes. I'll take that tradeoff any day.
Saw some horses, but no mountain bikes. I'll take that tradeoff any day.