Name: 5-Peak Challenge/MTRP~19 miles 4200 E.G. or 16 miles/3500 E.G.
Start: 2024-11-30T06:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-30T17:00:00-08:00

Are you up for the challenge and shake-off those unwanted Thanksgiving calories?
If so, join us for another November to Remember event! THE MTRP 5- PEAK CHALLENGE YEAR 6! This hike has three leaders to cater different pace. Daniel will lead the fast group and Bles will lead the moderate fast group. Both groups will do the strenuous/difficult route. Susie will take the moderate steady pace group and will do the less strenuous route. You can go with the leader that matches your pace. Bagging all peaks is optional and can choose which hike to do, just show up on the scheduled departure time.

All participants are welcome to join us for a post hike celebration at El Rancho taco shop for delicious food and drinks, cheers!! El Rancho is located at 8001 Mission Gorge Road in Santee.

DETAILS:
Hike #1 & 2: North Fortuna(1,291')& South Fortuna(1,094')
We will start at Old Mission dam and take the Oak Canyon Trail to the North Perimeter. Then we will turn up the North Fortuna Trail where there are several steep hills. We will take a few minutes break to enjoy the panoramic views before heading down to Suycott Wash to the South Fortuna Trail. From there we will climb 300 stairs to summit South Fortuna. We will soak in the view while taking another break. We will then head down the steep grade of the Fortuna Saddle Trail returning to the Old Canyon Trail and then back to the dam.
Susie's group will follow the ridge from North Fortuna to South Fortuna and will return via the Fortuna Saddle.

Departure : 6:10 AM
Length: Approx. 8.25 miles loop
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: Approx. 1,650 ft
Difficulty: Challenging
Facilities: Porta Potties at the TH

Hike #2: Kwaay Paay(1,194')
We will start the hike from the west trail across Old Mission dam. The trail down is steep and slippery. Expect to be hiking on some rocky sections.

Departure : 10:30 AM
Length: 3 miles ( round trip)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Elevation gain/loss: 817 ft
Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Directions: From route 52- Take 52 to Mission Gorge Road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 2.4 miles slightly veering to the right towards Father Junipero Serra Trail Trail. Follow the road for about 1.7 miles to Old Mission Dam. Destination will be on the right.

From route 125- Take 52 to Mission Gorge road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 2.4 miles slightly veering to the right towards Father Junipero Serra Trail. Follow the road for about 1.7 miles to old Mission Dam. Your destination will be on the right.

\*\* LUNCH BREAK\*\* 12:00- 12:50 PM At Big Rock Park
Directions- From Mission Gorge Road, turn south onto Mesa Road and proceed 0.5 miles. The park will be on your right.

Hike #3: Cowles Mountain(1,592')& Pyles Peak(1,379') from Big Rock Trailhead
Departure : 1:00 PM
Length: 8.1 miles (round trip)
Elevation gain: Approx. 1,800'
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Susie's group will start from Barker Trailhead.

Directions: From route 52- take 52 to Mission Gorge Road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 0.4 miles to Mesa Road. Turn south onto Mesa Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the trail head. The trail head is on the right side of the road past Big Rock Park.

From route 125- Take 125 north to mission Gorge Road in Santee. Turn west and proceed 0.4 miles to Mesa Road. Turn South onto Mesa Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the trail head. The trail head is on the right past Big Rock Park.

Hiking Necessities: Lots of water. 4-5 liters of water is recommended to maintain proper hydration throughout the hike. Electrolytes, energy food snacks are also recommended. Wear a sturdy hiking boot/shoes. Trekking poles, flashlight/headlamp and 10 basic essentials. Dress in layers for weather variations. Bring ice chest or cooler to hold additional food and drinks. You can also bring extra shoes, socks & shirt in case you need to change in between hikes.

Please take Note: The Organizers of San Diego Outdoor Enthusiasts are not professional guides. The function of this organizer is to only organize the trip. Each person(includes guest members) is responsible for his or her safety and further agree to release and discharge this meetup group & it's organizers from any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.

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