Hike North Fortuna Peak Loop, 8:00-10:15 a.m.

Mission Trails Regional Park - North Fortuna Peak Loop trail:
Depart west Fortuna Staging area (Mission Trail Regional Park - Tierrasanta Side) proceed across bridge where we'll proceed to the Rim Trail, past the Vernal Pools then down to Four Corners. Ascend Shepard's Ridge Trail to Portobelo Trail Junction and begin our ascent up the northern side of North Fortuna continuing to the summit. After a break, we'll descend the south side of North Fortuna to the "Saddle" and descend on the service road, then back uphill eventually to the staging area. Trail has numerous up/down hill sections, rocky with very steep descents.

Rating: Challenging
Distance: 5.4 miles
Terrain: Rocky, Up/Downhill, very steep grades at times
Elevation: +1000' ascent
Trekking Poles: For downhills (highly recommended)
What to bring: Light pack, water, sunscreen, hat, good shoes/boots, lunch or snacks.

If you wish to bring a guest, please have them join our group and sign up for the event.

Please note the following: KNOW YOUR LIMITS and be prepared. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions.

As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post. Please note, this is NOT a race or fast pace hike. Plan on up to 2.25 hours on the trail. If you're a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is "easy" to one person may be "moderate" to another. Err on the side of caution if you are unsure.

You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there. One note, please bring more water than you think you will need. Better to carry the extra weight, than be thirsty.

Waiver and Release of Liability
I am voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activity and I am participating in the activity entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the risk associated with traveling to and from as well as participating in this activity, which may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain and suffering, illness, disability, economic or emotional loss and death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others' negligence, conditions related to travel, or the condition of the activity location. Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this activity, including travel to, from and during this activity.

Where to Meet us:

West Fortuna Staging Area at the end of Clairemont Mesa Blvd
11441 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124
RWGC+4PG San Diego, California

How to find us:
We will meet at 7:45 a.m. at the road's end near the trailhead. Hike starts at 8:00 a.m.

Optional Coffee stop after hike
Industrial Grind Coffee
6020 Santo Road San Diego 92124