California · Hiking · San Mateo Canyon Wilderness · Near Fallbrook

Sitton Peak

0.8 mi
round trip
159 ft
climb
2,922 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Sitton Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Sitton Peak, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sitton Peak is a short out-and-back hike in California's San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, within the Trabuco Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is 0.78 miles long, rising about 160 feet from 2,752 feet to 2,922 feet at the high point. The route is natural-surfaced and rated for horses. Bikes are not allowed, and the trail is not accessible. The Verdugo Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, making it easy to pair with a longer outing in the area. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at March AFB show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer highs climb into the mid-90s. Bear Canyon and the Morgan Trail are both about 1.6 miles off, and the Upper San Juan Boulders climbing area sits about 1.7 miles away. Wildomar Campground is about 5 miles from the peak.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Upper San Juan Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society

    Museum

    On your way back · 17 mi

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