Hiked: 9/14/2012
Distance: 18 miles round trip on dirt road (from Maple Springs Road)
Summit Elevation: 5689'
Prominence: 4387'
Elevation Gain: 2721'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 2.17
Round trip time: 6 hours
Recommended water: 128 oz.
Parking/Fees: Adventure Pass
Difficulty: Strenuous
Santiago is the highest peak in Orange County, CA, and the highest of the two peaks called Saddleback (the other being Modjeska). Because of the distance and mild grades on the road, the elevation was hardly noticeable. The peak is crammed full of radio towers and equipment so you can't get a panoramic view. It was satisfying to climb it because I see this mountain every day on my commute.
Approaching Santiago Peak
Impressive array of communication towers
Looking down into the OC and Pacific Ocean
View into Riverside County
Modjeska Peak, the other half of Saddleback
San Gabriel mountains in the distance
Santiago Peak reference mark
See also:
Santiago Peak via Holy Jim Trail
Santiago Peak via Telephone Ridge
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