How long

[Bigwookie009]

How long does it take you guys to climb each of the 3 Saints? Do you normally do it in two days or in one big day? How many hours?
Just curious to what you all say

Thanks

[Tim Le]

How long does it take you guys to climb each of the 3 Saints? Do you normally do it in two days or in one big day? How many hours?
Just curious to what you all say

Thanks

Most people do them as day hikes. Sometimes people will do San G or San J as an overnight backpack.

How long it takes depends on the route chosen. There are multiple routes to each summit. The shortest (and often steepest) routes that do not use any trams or lifts are:

Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail ~ 10 miles RT
Mt. San Jacinto via Marion Mtn Trail ~ 12 miles RT
Mt. San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek ~ 18 miles RT

Most people can average 2 mph over the entire hike (if no snow and you factor in breaks, lunch at the summit, etc.). So the round trip times for the three are about 5 hrs, 6 hrs, and 9 hrs in the order above. Some people can do much faster and others might do slower. A few have done all three in 24 hrs but that is not normal and is in fact, quite insane.

[Bigwookie009]

How long does it take you guys to climb each of the 3 Saints? Do you normally do it in two days or in one big day? How many hours?
Just curious to what you all say

Thanks

Most people do them as day hikes. Sometimes people will do San G or San J as an overnight backpack.

How long it takes depends on the route chosen. There are multiple routes to each summit. The shortest (and often steepest) routes that do not use any trams or lifts are:

Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail ~ 10 miles RT
Mt. San Jacinto via Marion Mtn Trail ~ 12 miles RT
Mt. San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek ~ 18 miles RT

Most people can average 2 mph over the entire hike (if no snow and you factor in breaks, lunch at the summit, etc.). So the round trip times for the three are about 5 hrs, 6 hrs, and 9 hrs in the order above. Some people can do much faster and others might do slower. A few have done all three in 24 hrs.

Ok thats what I though, I looked up how long the trails are and it didnt seem to bad. Then my girlfriend said some lady was talking to her about San Jacinto and said most people do it over two nights and that if you do it in one day you will be very sore and take all day. I was wondering if the trail was really difficult or there was something I was not factoring in. I think the lady must not be in the best shape or something like that.
I cant wait to climb the big 3! I need that snow to leave so I can tackle em!

[sdtrackrunner]

Hush now, some of us live for this gift of snow.

[Bigwookie009]

Actually do you guys think that something like Mount Cuyamaca will have a good deal of snow on it because of all this rain? Im thinking once the weather settles that'd be a fun little hike!

[Stellar Jay]

This cam is pointed at Cuyamaca: http://creekbed.org/bandh/Ranchcam.htm

I think it only updates during daytime hours.

[SoCalJim]

I can see from my window that Cuyamaca definitely has snow on it and checking the Mt Laguna webcams, there are several inches. Hard to know how much is actually up there without being there, but from my experience, the upper part of Cuyamaca (at 6512') will generally get decent snowfall for SD County. Thinking about heading up there tomorrow.

[Bigwookie009]

Nice I will probably do it tomorrow or Monday, the games on tomorrow so probably Monday lol. What temp do you think it will be up there I am not sure what clothes to wear I have not been in real California snow before I don't wanna over dress

[climberslacker]

Tram weather, Usually pretty accurate:

http://www.scwxa.org/tram/tramnow.html

and the forecast:

http://www.scwxa.org/tram/tramplanner.html

Im jealous that your going up!

-CS

[SoCalJim]

Bigwookie, assuming you're asking about Cuyamaca Peak: temp in the 30's (maybe low 40's at the bottom) with a light breeze. Dress in layers, no cotton/blue jeans, and be sure you have a wind blocking jacket. Usually at least a cold light wind up top. Should be nice!