Santiago Peak is the southern mountain of the Saddleback landform in Orange County and Riverside County, California. It is the highest and most prominent peak of both the Santa Ana Mountains and Orange County.

2025年1月16日 · Hiking Saddleback Mountain takes you to the highest point in Orange County, Santiago Peak. It's also the highest point in the Santa Ana mountains at 5,689 feet. This hike takes the scenic Holy Jim Trail, the shortest route to the summit.

Saddleback Mountain, also known as Santiago Peak, is an intense 15 mile out and back trail with steep inclines and phenomenal city views, with enough challenges to push yourself to the limit.

2021年7月26日 · Santiago Peak, also referred to as Saddleback Mountain, is Orange County’s highest summit. It’s also one of the most scenic and worthwhile hikes in Orange County!

At 5,689 feet above sea level, this is the highest point of Orange County and offers stunning 360 ° views.

It lies along the crest of the Santa Ana Mountains, a coastal chain located southeast of the greater Los Angeles area. It is often referred to as Saddleback which refers to the skyline profile formed between it and nearby Modjeska Peak.

2010年12月22日 · At 5,689 feet, Santiago Peak -- often referred to locally as Saddleback Mountain -- is the tallest peak in Orange County. And one of the best routes up to the summit is the Holy Jim Trail. This strenuous, 15 mile out-and-back hike climbs over 4,000 feet through beautiful mountain terrain not usually associated with Orange…

There are a few ways that you can hike to the top of Santiago Peak, with the easiest route via Maple Springs. Since Santiago Peak via Maple Springs follows along the OHV trail, it is quite popular among hikers and off-roaders alike, especially during the weekend.

2025年1月16日 · If you want to bag both peaks of Saddleback Mountain, Modjeska and Santiago, the route from Maple Springs is a great option. In this guide I'll show you how to park at the end of the paved road and then hike through the heart of the Santa Anas to the summits.

2017年4月17日 · Santiago Peak is the highest and most prominent peak in Orange County at 5689ft. The hike to Santiago Peak passes by Holy Jim Falls before taking hikers to a summit covered with microwave and telecom antennas.