How to Hike Saddleback Mountain (Santiago Peak)

[@rudibo8353]

Santiago Peak was hit by the Airport fire today, 9/11/2024. The Silver Peak weather monitoring station was destroyed by it.

[@ChefGreen]

Haven’t done Saddleback in years but people underestimate the difficulty here a lot. I’ll never forget seeing a couple making their way up late summer as I was coming down. Totally unprepared, they had brought a single liter bottle of water. The hike is no joke especially on a hot day.

[@GowenGirl]

I hiked saddleback mountain when I was 11, I am glad we brought a lot of water because it is more difficult than it looks.

[@tylerhatfield9349]

Loved this hike its amazing

[@tylerhatfield9349]

Make sure you come prepared with lots of water and snacks its easy to underestimate

[@jesseleachman7801]

just did it from holy jim falls which was gnarly

[@brianpowell5082]

5:01, the plant is a type of Clematis, and those are the seed heads! Great video! I am glad Holy Jim is finally open again!

[@Hikingguy]

I knew you would know Brian! Big thank you!

[@ianswift8211]

Frequently called Virgin's Bower, but don't know if that's PC anymore

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Haha.....I knew Brian would know too!! Thanks for sharing, Brian!!

[@WorldWideWell]

One of you best videos. Fun history. Gear. Etc...

[@ktpinnacle]

Thanks for updating on this hike. Was wondering if it had reopened.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Do the Getty man. Place is incredible. Do Baldwin Hill with Vasquez. Throw in Griffith Park too.

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely spectacular cinematography my friend, as always your narration is just professional! Simply documentary!

[@HopeToProsper]

I've never hiked this trail, but I did ride my mountain bike up Holy Jim and Main Divide to the peak, with my brother. It was a butt-kicker and I was 15 years younger. I plan on hiking Santiago Peak soon, so thanks a bunch for the video and trail map.

[@HuskyMike]

Great video. Love this new format with some clips of you sharing information and clips of you hiking. Also, nice to have someone who films (records?) and actually looks at the camera lens. I'm still amazed by those who film themselves and look at their live screen view while they do it. I had to laugh at the re-usuable grocery bag in the car. I use those also, mostly to put my dirty/ muddy shoes, clothes etc in when I get back to the car.

[@rsm3t]

I want to do this hike again. It's been too many years.

[@Bearbok]

Once again, thank you for your videos. They are very informative and the best of this type I have seen

[@MariekeMeulenberg]

Thanks Cris for the very detailed trip report. I am glad the trail reopened after all those years and it looks pretty good. Can't wait for cooler temperatures to hike this one again!

[@tylerallen9814]

Awesome video. Thanks for the update. Haven't been since before the fire either. Check out the waterfall soon it's still flowing

[@GowenGirl]

I was at a pool near my house when the holy fire was happening it looked like a volcano had erupted it felt like the world was ending

[@Hikingguy]

Yea, I'm local too, it was surreal

[@Greydog13]

Wondering what that plant is too! Saw some when hiking in Tujunga

[@feliperivas3814]

Thanks for the informative video Hiking Guy. Also enjoy listening to you present historical tidbits as they relate to the hikes. Very interesting.

[@thevigarfeeling]

You have so many amazing shots, we enjoyed your video😊 thank you so much for showing us around

[@Hikingguy]

thank you!

[@christinerolle3876]

Thanks again Cris for your thorough info very helpful. Appreciate it for taking us along.

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

Really love your air shots, you have probably saved lives by providing such clear directions!! Last time I did the Falls hike was before the fire, I got a flat from the rough road there it is not to be taken likely! Very excellent video thank you sir, I’m excited for cooler temps to summit our OC peak!

[@cjt8522]

loved this! would love to see longer hikes like this in orange county if possible. so cool! thanks!!

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Great Job. I may put it on my list for February / March

[@gregvescio6278]

Wow, you explained that so well. Great job.

[@WestShoreMan]

I guess the last guy to be killed in Cali by a Grizzly was in Lebec, Ca. In the 1830s.

[@rickkaylor8554]

I really enjoy your channel. The grizzly bear is likely why Oso Parkway is near by. I'm glad there are no more grizzly bears since it would make backpacking and hiking pretty risky. People are considered edible by grizzly bears. Timothy Treadwell is a good example.

[@thelefthandedshooter99]

Nice video 👍👍

[@tortoisewhisperer1580]

did that hike years ago, well before the fire. I remember we did it in October after a brief storm, we had some snow at the very top, and super clear views looking south all the way to Mexico due to some Santa Ana winds that had blown in. I have always thought that the California State flag should be changed to replace the Grizzly Bear with the Marmot, still plenty of those in the Sierras... I do like the idea of a Grizzly Bear national monument in that area and would be in favor of that...

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Great entry. Video.

[@PatrickRU1992]

great vid as always! dont often see you short of breath which means was a tough hike

[@Hikingguy]

Yea it was crazy hot when I shot this - took a bit out of me, should have rested more in the days before...

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Great review, thanks! I did the hike from Maple Springs a few years ago and hit both peaks, but wasn't to interested in going back. However, now that Holy Jim is open, I'll be going back in later in the year. You sold me on the hike, although the peak is still....meh. 😋 That could change. Like they say..."It's about the journey..."

[@tawnysterios4024]

I wonder how the trail faired in the recent Airport Fire?

[@Hikingguy]

Think it got clobbered - all the cabins burned.

[@tawnysterios4024]

@@Hikingguy ugh ... so sad... so trail is likely closed again?

[@Hikingguy]

@@tawnysterios4024 yes until September 2025 at the least

[@TheAlexfooooo]

How do you get updates on the status of trails?

[@Hikingguy]

I check the alerts page on the official USDA website for the forest

[@jayflores6097]

What road do I take to park where you did ?

[@Hikingguy]

Check the link in the description

[@sudhirsjce]

I did this peak last week in my jeep. It was amazing! I will be hiking up next week , you have covered it well. What was the total time to hike up?

[@AstralHiGH]

you must have money because I aint risking that sh*t with mine.

[@tylerhatfield9349]

It's like a 5 hour hike at least maybe longer its been years since I did it but I underestimated how long it really was lol. Start early

[@jamesmoran2326]

Surprised you mentioned grizzlies and mule deer but no mountain lions

[@sluggotinfantryman]

People have zero idea how remote California is. If from east. The place is empty except for six cities. The coastal area central is more remote than desert in some respects. Northeast is empty. Nothing on east Sierra. Lone Pine. Independence. Big pine. Bishop. Mammoth. I don't even count Lee Vining. Zero between there and Carson. It is empty wilderness desert. Over half the state. People who live there don't even know there are 3 or 4 passes between LA and Landcaster. And 10,000 foot mountain!

[@loganrock133]

Do you ever worry about cougars?

[@Hikingguy]

Nope

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