SITTON PEAK

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sun May 31, 2020 5:46 pm

I conquered Sitton Peak today another one that has been on my list. I thought it would be much harder from what I read. But, to my surprise it was just a longer hike. However that last push to the summit is kind of a butt-kicker. This trail was really beautiful. Once I approached the 4 corners, I was inspired to come back. I noticed the sign for Tenaya canyon trail. Tenaya peak is next on my list but I will have to research that one because I don't know if it's the same trail. Anyways, lots of Mariposa Lillies and rock formations were present. I was really surprised when I approached the summit to find two summit signs, a register and three benchmarks. Stats: 10 miles ~2000'gain

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun May 31, 2020 9:11 pm

Did you sit on it?

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sun May 31, 2020 9:26 pm

Yes Hikeup lmao!

Post by **JeffH** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:13 am

Lots of signs and other debris because it's part of the six-pack of peaks. (?) Isn't it pretty warm and exposed?

JerryN · Post by **JerryN** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:45 pm

Wrong Tenaya, Tenaya Peak is in the Sierra. I used to do this hike a lot when I lived down there. It is a good fast hike to a relatively remote peak. Some nice views from the summit.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:26 pm

Jeff-its not part of the six pack of peaks. The trail is both shaded and exposed. when you get to the first junction, there are two signs and both go to the 4 corners. We picked the one on the left. That trail was beautiful but mostly exposed up to the 4 corners. We decided to take the other trail on the return that said "to the candy store" from the 4 corners. This trail was more shaded but not as pretty. So, we ended up doing a lollipop hike. I believe this photo is the sign of the trail on the left from the junction that we decided to take.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:27 pm

JerryN-thanks for the info.

Peeble · Post by **Peeble** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:20 am

Girl Hiker wrote: ↑Jeff-its not part of the six pack of peaks. The trail is both shaded and exposed. when you get to the first junction, there are two signs and both go to the 4 corners. We picked the one on the left. That trail was beautiful but mostly exposed up to the 4 corners. We decided to take the other trail on the return that said "to the candy store" from the 4 corners. This trail was more shaded but not as pretty. So, we ended up doing a lollipop hike. I believe this photo is the sign of the trail on the left from the junction that we decided to take.
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Just a slight correction, it's part of the "alternate" six pack, where you pick 6 out of 18 peaks, so it might see increased traffic from that.
https://sixpackofpeaks.com/socal/

David R · Post by **David R** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:14 am

I went up there on Sunday and also did Boy Scout Peak. First time in the San Mateo Wilderness and was kind of underwhelmed. The mountains are really mellow and there wasn't too much relief. All the peaks appear to be bumps. Pretty hot on the way back but the mellowness of the terrain mitigated what would have been unpleasant on a more strenuous hike. Only enjoyable part was the all too short climb to the peak. Decent amount of people out and a chopper flew right over head from Pendleton probably practicing evasion techniques.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:52 am

David- darn where is boy scout peak? I missed that one. And yes lots of bumps. They were so small I didn't think they were actual peaks lol. Not a good idea on a hot day but glad we both got it done.

JerryN · Post by **JerryN** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:09 pm

When you go through the saddle just before dropping down to the steep Sitton Peak summit trail there is a use trail on your right. It goes up to Boy Scout Peak. It is a nondescript peak and you did not miss anything.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:17 pm

JerryN wrote: ↑When you go through the saddle just before dropping down to the steep Sitton Peak summit trail there is a use trail on your right. It goes up to Boy Scout Peak. It is a nondescript peak and you did not miss anything.

JerryN-thanks I will have to check that out.