Near South Fortuna Trail
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South Fortuna Trail

4.3 (9 Ratings)
This trail has great views when the park is verdant.
1.8
mi
Distance
202
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.76mi
Distance
202ft
Elevation Gain
732ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,083ft
High Point
369ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a ridge trail that rises gently from the Fortuna Saddle to 1094' South Fortuna Peak, before dropping to the Suycott Trail. This trail is often combined with the North Fortuna Trail in order to visit both peaks. Mission Trails is often hot and brown, but in the spring, particularly after a winter of heavy rains, it can be wonderfully verdant. Accordingly, this trail is a 2-4 star trail depending on conditions.

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Contributors
Matthew Kidd