Why is Holy Jim Trail closed?

Due to extreme fire risk, the Forest Service has temporarily closed access to all National Forests in California. The closure is in effect from Aug 31, 2021 to Sept 17, 2021. For more information, please see. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recarea/?recid=47628.

How long is Holy Jim Trail?

2.8 miles
The Holy Jim trail provides not only an easy 2.8 miles out and back hike, it also offers beautiful scenery, year round shade (beware of triple digit summer temperatures), and connecting trail options to Santiago Peak, North Main Divide, and Upper Holy Jim, with West Horsethief trail about a half mile away.

What’s the highest peak in Orange County?

Santiago Peak
Orange County’s Santiago Peak stands 5,689 feet tall and is the highest point in our county. The most popular route to reach the top is the 16-mile round trip Holy Jim Trail.

How high is Santiago Peak?

1,734 m
Santiago Peak/Elevation

Can you drive to the top of Saddleback Mountain?

Saddleback Mountain Lookout OHV Route is a 29.2 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Goodyears Bar, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round.

Is Santiago Peak Open?

The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Due to extreme fire risk, the Forest Service has temporarily closed access to all National Forests in California. When hiking watch out for vehicles.

Why is Santiago Peak closed?

Due to extreme fire risk, the Forest Service has temporarily closed access to all National Forests in California. The closure is in effect from Aug 31, 2021 to Sept 17, 2021.

Does it snow in Santiago Peak?

Santiago Peak is the southern mountain of Orange County’s Saddleback formation. It is the highest and most prominent peak of both the Santa Ana Mountains and Orange County, and also marks a border point with Riverside County. During winter, snow does fall on the peak.

Can you drive to top of Santiago Peak?

Set high in the Santa Ana Mountains within the Cleveland National Forest, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Main Divide Truck Trail. This is a fairly simple trail, though narrow with some loose, uneven surfaces. Most SUVs or trucks could drive the trail with no problem.

Can you drive to the top of Santiago Peak?

Most SUVs or trucks could drive the trail with no problem. It’s subject to closure depending on weather and fire danger level.

Can you hike up Saddleback Mountain?

Hiking Saddleback Mountain takes you to the highest point in Orange County, Santiago Peak. It’s also the highest point in the Santa Ana mountains at 5,689 feet. This hike takes the scenic Holy Jim Trail, which is also the shortest route to the summit. This is a long and challenging hike.

Where is the Holy Jim trail in California?

• Cleveland National Forest Santiago Peak via Holy Jim Trail and Main Divide Road [CLOSED] is a 15.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Trabuco Canyon, California that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round.

How did Holy Jim Canyon Trail get its name?

This may be Orange County’s most popular family hike despite the washboarded road leading to it. Nature was profaned here by the swear words flooding from the mouth of “Cussin’ Jim” Smith or “Holy Jim” as he was renamed by tightlaced government surveyors who mapped the canyon in the early 1900s.

Is the Holy Jim Canyon trail open to dogs?

Holy Jim Canyon Trail [CLOSED] is a 2.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Corona, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

What was the purpose of the Hallelujah Trail?

The Hallelujah Trail (1965) On its way to Denver, a cargo of whiskey destined for the miners, is sought after by the Temperance League, the U.S. Cavalry, the local Indians and the miners themselves.